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Double Snorkel Squad

Hop Butcher For The World
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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 95 Double IPAs in hopIQ

Double Snorkel Squad is a bold Double IPA from Chicago's Hop Butcher For The World, a brewery celebrated for its relentless pursuit of hop-forward excellence. Pours a hazy, deep golden amber with a frothy white head that lingers invitingly. The aroma dives deep into tropical waters — ripe mango, passion fruit, and tangerine ride alongside a resinous pine undercurrent. On the palate, the Illinois brewers deliver a lush, full-bodied experience where juicy citrus and stone fruit flavors surge forward, balanced by a firm but approachable bitterness. The malt backbone is present yet restrained, lending just enough sweetness to keep things cohesive. The finish is long, resinous, and satisfyingly dry — a worthy reward for any devoted hop adventurer.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Assertively bitter and dry.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
juicy
piney
resinous
Malt character
malty
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
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Featured inThe Best American IPAs

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Snorkel Squad

Appearance

Double Snorkel Squad presents a hazy, deep golden amber that catches the light with an inviting glow. A frothy white head forms generously and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, creating an enticing visual promise. The cloudiness speaks to the unfiltered character typical of the style, with fine suspended particles creating that characteristic hazy sheen.

deep golden amberpersistent white headhazy, unfilteredfine suspension

Aroma

The nose dives immediately into ripe tropical fruit — mango and passion fruit lead, with bright tangerine citrus following closely. Beneath this fruity foreground sits a firm resinous pine character that anchors the profile and prevents it from becoming one-dimensional. The aroma is inviting and layered, drawing the drinker deeper with each breath.

tropical mango, passion fruitbright tangerineresinous pine undercurrent

Taste

The palate opens with lush, juicy citrus and stone fruit that coat the mouth with full-bodied presence. A firm bitterness emerges in the mid-palate, substantial enough to assert itself without overshadowing the fruit-forward character. The malt backbone remains restrained but perceptible, providing just enough sweetness to maintain balance and cohesion throughout the drink.

juicy citrus, stone fruitfirm bitternessfull-bodied malt support

Finish

The finish stretches long and resinous, leaving a dry aftertaste that persists pleasantly on the palate. The lingering bitterness and pine character reward the hop enthusiast without becoming harsh or fatiguing.

long, resinous fadedry, satisfying
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
86
Appearance
82
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Double Snorkel Squad

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 Snorkel Squad

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, peach character as Double Snorkel Squad will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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