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Dream Crusher

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A hearty malt backbone carries this aggressively hopped double IPA, brewed with malted rye, which the brewery calls a highly adventurous spin on a familiar style. The label lists 8.5% ABV and 100 IBU, and the brewery toasts life, liberty and the pursuit of hoppiness. Described as balanced, bold, hoppy and malty, it is a year-round release.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter100 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltyspicy
hoppy
malty
spicy
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with aggressive herbal and piney Edelhopfen character, balanced by warm spice notes from the malted rye addition.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dream Crusher

◎ Appearance

Dream Crusher presents a pale golden hue with light amber undertones, reflecting its moderate SRM of 9. The beer displays excellent clarity with a dense, cream-colored head that exhibits strong lacing as it recedes. Carbonation appears brisk and well-integrated, supporting persistent foam retention.

pale goldenamber undertonesdense headstrong lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with aggressive herbal and piney Edelhopfen character, balanced by warm spice notes from the malted rye addition. Underneath, a solid malt foundation emerges—caramel sweetness and light bread notes provide backbone without overshadowing the bold hop presence. There is a dry, resinous quality that underscores the beer's assertive profile.

herbal hoppiney resinrye spicecaramel malt

◐ Taste

Entry is bold and full-bodied, with pronounced bitterness striking immediately alongside citrus and grapefruit hop flavors. The mid-palate showcases the rye's contribution—a peppery, slightly drying quality that interweaves with malt sweetness and lingering hop bitterness. Bitterness levels remain elevated throughout, supported by solid malty structure that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional.

citrus hoppronounced bitterpeppery ryemalt balance

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and sustained, with a long-lasting bitter edge that fades gradually into herbal and piney aftertastes. Residual spice from the rye lingers on the palate, creating a warming sensation that complements the overall aggressive character.

dry finishherbal aftertastewarming spice
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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

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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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