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Loophole Technicality

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Loophole Technicality is a Double IPA from Hop Butcher For The World, the Chicago-based hop-forward specialists who have built a devoted Midwestern following. It pours a hazy, golden-amber with a soft, pillowy white head that lingers invitingly. The aroma bursts with juicy tropical fruit — ripe mango, passionfruit, and citrus zest — underscored by a light resinous pine backbone. On the palate, it delivers a lush, medium-full body with waves of stone fruit, tangerine, and a subtle doughy sweetness that keeps things smooth and approachable. Bitterness is present but restrained, allowing the hop character to take center stage. The finish is clean, moderately dry, and refreshingly long, leaving a pleasant tropical warmth.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
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
tropicalhoppypeach
tropical
hoppy
peach
resinous
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit character—ripe mango and passionfruit dominate, complemented by bright citrus zest and tangerine notes.
also:piney,citrusy,juicy,bready,orange
not found:floral,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Loophole Technicality

◎ Appearance

Loophole Technicality presents a hazy, golden-amber pour with excellent clarity within its intentional cloudiness from suspended yeast and hop matter. A soft, pillowy white head forms generously and clings to the glass with inviting persistence, leaving delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. The body shows medium-full viscosity with lively carbonation that sustains the visual appeal throughout.

golden-amberhazy, pillowy headdelicate lacingmedium-full body

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit character—ripe mango and passionfruit dominate, complemented by bright citrus zest and tangerine notes. A resinous pine backbone grounds the profile without overshadowing the fruit, while subtle doughy sweetness emerges from the Malz in the mid-distance. The aromatic presentation is clean and inviting, with no oxidative or off-character notes.

tropical mango, passionfruitcitrus zestresinous pinedoughy sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a lush, stone fruit-forward character that carries waves of tangerine and peach across the mid-palate. The doughy sweetness from the Malz provides balance and smoothness, preventing any sharp edges. Bitterness is present and measured at 80 IBU, positioning itself as a supporting player rather than the dominant force, allowing the hop-derived fruit to remain in the foreground.

stone fruit, tangerinepeach notesmeasured bitternesssmooth, lush mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the tropical warmth lingering pleasantly without becoming sticky or cloying. The aftertaste extends refreshingly long, fading gradually through gentle citrus and resin notes.

clean, moderately drytropical warmthlong finish
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
Appearance
82
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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