Very dry and assertively bitter.
The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Rip Cord
◎ Appearance
Rip Cord presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing that marks each sip. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, giving the beer an energetic visual presence.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with assertive pine and resin from West Coast hops, layered over bright citrus and subtle tropical fruit notes. A robust malt backbone emerges underneath, providing warm grain and light caramel undertones that anchor the volatile hop aromatics without overshadowing them.
◐ Taste
Entry is full-bodied and bold, with immediate hop bitterness that is well-drawn and assertive rather than harsh. Mid-palate develops tropical and citrus character from the hops, supported by a substantial malt spine that prevents the 9% ABV from becoming unbalanced. The finish is dry and lingering, with resinous bitterness that closes cleanly.
◑ Finish
The aftertaste is long and dry, with persistent resinous hop bitterness that fades gradually. A slight warming from the alcohol compounds the finish without causing any harshness or volatility.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Rip Cord
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Rip Cord
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
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