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Double Irish

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Double Irish is the stronger sibling of Full Irish: more hops and 7% ABV, built on pale ale malt with Carapils and wheat. Loral, Cascade, Simcoe, Citra and Amarillo go into the kettle, Simcoe and Chinook into the dry hop. Solid gold with a firm white head, it opens with passion fruit, then sweet stone fruit and a spicy note. Upfront bitterness gives way to a juicy middle with tart apricot, and it finishes on grapefruit and pine with a full mouthfeel.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Very bitter72 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityjuicytropical
fruity
juicy
tropical
tart
piney
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with distinctive passion fruit aromatics before developing into sweet stone fruit notes with subtle tropical undertones.
also:citrusy,spicy
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Irish

◎ Appearance

Solid gold in color with excellent clarity and a firm white head that clings to the glass with lasting retention. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence without aggressive bubble action. The body reads full and substantial when viewed against light.

solid goldfirm white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctive passion fruit aromatics before developing into sweet stone fruit notes with subtle tropical undertones. A spicy herbal character emerges from the Simcoe and Amarillo hops, adding complexity and lift to the bouquet. The pale malt backbone provides a clean, bready foundation without dominating the hop-forward profile.

passion fruitstone fruitherbal spiceclean malt

◐ Taste

Upfront bitterness from the kettle hops announces itself decisively, then transitions into a juicy, fruit-forward middle palate where tart apricot and citrus take the lead. The full mouthfeel carries the flavors through without heaviness, balancing sweetness against hop character. The wheat and Carapils contribute subtle body and a slight silky texture to the overall impression.

upfront bitternesstart apricotjuicy citrusfull mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is defined by grapefruit and pine character that lingers cleanly without astringency. A balanced dryness closes the experience, leaving behind a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

grapefruitpinedry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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.

Finding a similar Double IPA

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