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Secret Snacks is a Double IPA from Chicago's celebrated Hop Butcher For The World, a brewery renowned for pushing the boundaries of American hop-forward brewing. It pours a hazy, golden-amber hue with a soft, pillowy white head. The aroma bursts with tropical and citrus character — think ripe mango, tangerine zest, and stone fruit, underscored by a subtle dank earthiness. On the palate, the body is lush and full, delivering waves of juicy hop flavor balanced by a restrained, biscuity malt backbone that keeps things grounded. At 8% ABV, the alcohol integrates seamlessly, adding warmth without heat. The finish is long, resinous, and satisfyingly bitter — a bold, layered DIPA that rewards the curious drinker.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceSipper
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
earthy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with bold tropical fruit—ripe mango and stone fruit dominate, layered with bright tangerine zest and citrus oils.
also:juicy,dank,piney,bready
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Secret Snacks

◎ Appearance

Secret Snacks presents a hazy, golden-amber pour with excellent clarity despite the suspended yeast character. A soft, pillowy white head forms and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending visual liveliness without aggression.

golden-amberhazy, fine headsoft lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bold tropical fruit—ripe mango and stone fruit dominate, layered with bright tangerine zest and citrus oils. Beneath this brightness sits a subtle dank earthiness and herbal undertone, grounding the fruit-forward character without overwhelming it. The aromatic complexity speaks to careful hop selection and integration.

tropical fruitcitrus zestdank, earthy

◐ Taste

The palate enters lush and full-bodied, delivering waves of juicy hop flavor that echo the aromatic profile. A restrained, biscuity malt backbone provides structure and balance, preventing the beer from becoming one-dimensional. Moderate bitterness builds steadily through the mid-palate, finishing with a long, resinous character that rewards sustained sipping.

juicy, hoppyfull-bodiedbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and persistently resinous, with a dry, lingering bitterness that doesn't overwhelm. At 8% ABV, the alcohol warms the back of the palate without harshness, adding depth to the aftertaste.

resinouslong finish
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
88
Appearance
85
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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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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