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Rip Cord Double IPA

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Citrus, floral and resin aromas rise out of an abundance of American hops in this Imperial IPA from Indianapolis' Daredevil Brewing, with intense hop flavors and a hint of malt in the balance. It comes in at 9% ABV. Rip Cord took Gold in the Imperial IPA category at the 2018 U.S. Open Beer Championship and Bronze there in 2019.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Gold · 2018
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Imperial IPA
Bronze · 2019
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Imperial India Pale Ale
★Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship (Imperial IPA)
★Bronze — U.S. Open Beer Championship (Imperial India Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyresinouscitrusy
hoppy
resinous
citrusy
floral
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a generous display of American hop character: citrus peel and floral notes emerge prominently, layered with resinous pine and herbal undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rip Cord Double IPA

◎ Appearance

Rip Cord presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that adheres well to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively, evidenced by a steady stream of bubbles rising through the body.

bright goldenpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a generous display of American hop character: citrus peel and floral notes emerge prominently, layered with resinous pine and herbal undertones. A subtle malty sweetness grounds the composition without diminishing the hop-forward profile.

citrus, floral, resinousAmerican hopsherbal pine

◐ Taste

The palate enters with bold hop bitterness and resinous intensity that carries throughout the mid-palate, where citrus and subtle stone fruit flavors develop. A modest malt backbone provides structure and sweetness, though hop character remains the clear focal point, finishing with lingering bittering compounds.

intense hop bitternesscitrus, resinbalanced malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with resinous bitterness and citrus notes persisting well into the aftertaste. A mild warming effect from the 9% ABV adds subtle complexity without overwhelming the hop-driven character.

long, dry finishpersistent resin
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
84
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Double IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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