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Pine, citrus, flowers, spice, pineapple and grassiness rise from the glass over a biscuit and caramel backbone built from 2-Row and four specialty malts. Columbus, Warrior, Cascade, Simcoe and Chinook carry the hops of this double IPA. It is on draft year-round but canned only twice a year, so cans can be hard to find.

ABV
10.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter100 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppypineycaramel
hoppy
piney
caramel
grassy
citrusy
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive pine and resinous notes from the hop blend, layered with bright citrus and subtle floral undertones.
also:floral,bready,resinous,spicy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Snake Handler

◎ Appearance

Snake Handler presents a bright golden hue with excellent transparency and minimal haze. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

golden, cleardense white headstrong lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive pine and resinous notes from the hop blend, layered with bright citrus and subtle floral undertones. A warm, biscuity malt backdrop emerges beneath the hops, with hints of grassiness and a whisper of tropical pineapple. Spice from the Simcoe and Chinook varieties adds complexity without overwhelming the balance.

piney, resinouscitrus, floralbiscuit maltgrassy, spiced

◐ Taste

Entry is bold and hoppy, with pine and citrus hitting immediately across the palate. The mid-palate reveals a caramel and bready sweetness from the specialty malt foundation, which provides structural contrast to the aggressive bitterness. Tropical notes and a peppery spice develop as the beer warms, maintaining tension between malt and hops throughout.

intensely hoppypine-forwardcaramel sweetnessmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with residual pine resin and herbal bitterness persisting on the palate. A subtle grassy note carries into the aftertaste, with the 10% ABV warming gently in the throat without harsh alcohol burn.

dry, resinouslong finishherbal bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
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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