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Maui Brewing Double Overhead DIPA

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Maui's bruising Double IPA — named after the surfer's term for waves twice overhead height. Citra and Mosaic hops deliver massive tropical fruit, mango and passion fruit with a warming, resinous finish. Hawaii's most intense hop beer.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyresinous
tropical
hoppy
resinous
fruity
piney
citrusy
Aroma
The nose explodes with vibrant tropical fruit character—prominent mango and passion fruit notes from the Citra and Mosaic hops take center stage.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maui Brewing Double Overhead DIPA

◎ Appearance

Double Overhead pours a bright golden amber with excellent clarity and a thick, persistent white head. Strong carbonation is evident from active bubbles rising through the glass, creating an inviting visual presentation typical of well-crafted DIPAs.

golden amberclearthick white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose explodes with vibrant tropical fruit character—prominent mango and passion fruit notes from the Citra and Mosaic hops take center stage. Underlying citrus zest and subtle floral elements provide complexity, while a resinous quality hints at the assertive hop profile to come.

tropical mangopassion fruitcitrus zestresinous

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright grapefruit and citrus notes that immediately establish the hop-forward character. Mid-palate reveals layered tropical fruit complexity with pine and subtle earthiness, balanced by modest malty sweetness that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. Bitterness builds steadily, creating a warming, resinous sensation.

grapefruit-forwardlayered tropicalassertive bitterwarming resin

◑ Finish

The finish is decidedly dry with a persistent bitter aftertaste that lingers beautifully. Pine and resinous notes extend the experience, leaving a satisfying warmth that underscores this beer's intensity.

drylingering bitterwarming
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
84
Finish
85
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

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, resinous character as Maui Brewing Double Overhead DIPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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