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A perfume of resiny hop aromas rises from a large but basic malt bill. With no sweet specialty grains in the way, the hops take the flavor focus, bringing citrus fruit and berries and a piney bitterness across the palate. An American double IPA at 9.1% ABV and 100 IBU.

ABV
9.1%
Bitterness
Very bitter100 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinoushoppypiney
resinous
hoppy
piney
citrusy
berry
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive resinous hop character that dominates the aromatic profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Superfluid

◎ Appearance

Superfluid presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, active carbonation. The head rises generous and full, with firm Schaumhaftung that persists across the surface and down the glass sides in distinct lacing.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive resinous hop character that dominates the aromatic profile. Bright citrus and berry notes emerge beneath the piney, evergreen-forward hop expression, while the malt bill remains intentionally restrained and unobtrusive.

resinous hopscitrus, berrypineyclean malt backdrop

◐ Taste

Entry brings immediate hop-driven citrus and stone fruit flavors supported by a lean, focused malt structure. Mid-palate develops a pronounced piney bitterness with herbal, resinous undertones; berry notes linger alongside a dry, slightly warming alcohol presence that remains well-integrated at 9.1% ABV.

bitter edgecitrus-forwardpiney finishdry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is long and drying, with bitterness persisting cleanly through the aftertaste. A subtle warmth from the alcohol supports the lingering hop character without becoming intrusive.

persistent bitternesswarming alcohol
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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