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Double Actuator

Bottle Logic Brewing
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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 146 Double IPAs in hopIQ

Double Actuator is one of the three beers Bottle Logic packaged in its opening year, and it grew out of a pilot batch the founders brewed at home. The double IPA is hopped with Columbus, Centennial, Mosaic and Citra and then dry-hopped again with Mosaic and Citra. Soft pine and citrus open the palate, followed by blueberry, mango and papaya, although no fruit goes into the brew. The beer pours clear rather than hazy, and a firm, lasting bitterness holds the malt sweetness and the alcohol in check.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter80 IBU
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Assertively bitter and very dry.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Actuator

◎ Appearance

Double Actuator presents a bright golden-amber hue with exceptional clarity and transparency. The beer develops a substantial, creamy head that persists well, leaving distinct lacing around the glass as the level drops. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, contributing to the crisp visual presentation.

golden-amber, clearpersistent headclean carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent soft pine and resinous Edelhopfen character, grounded by bright citrus notes from the Citra addition. Stone fruit aromatics emerge beneath—blueberry and subtle stone fruit esters develop with time in the glass. Herbal and slightly floral undertones complement the overall hoppy profile without any evident alcohol heat.

soft pine, resincitrus, stone fruitherbal, floral

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and assertive, with citrus and pine leading immediately into tropical stone fruit—mango, papaya, and blueberry develop in the mid-palate despite the absence of fruit additions. A firm, well-structured bitterness arrives and persists throughout, holding the subtle malt sweetness and moderate alcohol warmth in perfect equilibrium. The body sits medium and clean, allowing hop intensity to dominate.

citrus, pine, tropicalstone fruit complexityfirm, lasting bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with the bitterness extending through the aftertaste while the fruit character gradually fades. A slight warming sensation from the 8.5% ABV lingers pleasantly without any harshness.

long, dry finishpersistent bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Double Actuator

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Double Actuator

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.

Finding a similar Double IPA

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