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DDH Braincake

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Berry cobbler, ripe mango, guava and bright tropical citrus erupt from the glass, wrapped in a pillowy, saturated mouthfeel from a triple-wheat grist of malted, flaked and unmalted wheat. DDH Braincake doubles the dry hop of the original, itself a collision of Ghost in the Machine and Canebrake, and turns the intensity all the way up.

ABV
8.4%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheattropicalhoppy
wheat
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
berry
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe tropical stone fruits—guava and mango—layered over bright citrus notes that jump from the glass.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for DDH Braincake

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-amber body with substantial, creamy head that clings to the glass in persistent lacing. The cloudiness derives from the triple-wheat grist and unresolved proteins, creating an opaque, saturated appearance characteristic of the style. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the suspension.

hazy golden-ambercreamy head retentionpillowy bodysuspended wheat proteins

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe tropical stone fruits—guava and mango—layered over bright citrus notes that jump from the glass. Beneath the hop intensity lies a soft wheat foundation, contributing mild dough and grain sweetness. The double dry hop charge amplifies the aromatic presence without harsh herbal or grassy edges, maintaining balance and approachability.

tropical mango and guavabright citruswheat foundationnoble hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and full-bodied, with berry cobbler flavours merging into bright citrus mid-palate. The triple-wheat grist delivers a smooth, pillowy mouthfeel that carries the hop bitterness without astringency; a measured 65 IBU sits comfortably within the beer's fruity sweetness. Tropical fruit persists throughout, while a gentle grain sweetness anchors the evolving flavour profile.

berry cobblerjuicy tropical fruitsmooth and fullintegrated bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with citrus brightness lingering as the fruit fades. Bitterness resolves gradually, leaving a subtle fruit-forward and slightly sweet aftertaste without cloying character.

citrus fadegentle bitternessfruit-forward aftertaste
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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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What is a Hazy 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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