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Double Modus

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Piney, with a mild malty backbone and a fast, clean finish: Double Modus takes the flagship Modus Hoperandi IPA and adds even more Modus, and it still drinks easy. This Double IPA has 9.0% and 60 IBU and is brewed with Cascade, Columbus and Centennial hops. The original it builds on won gold at the European Beer Star in 2015.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 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
pineyhoppyresinous
piney
hoppy
resinous
clean
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced pine and resinous hop character, underpinned by a mild, grainy maltiness that anchors the bouquet.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Modus

◎ Appearance

Deep golden to light amber hue, displaying excellent clarity with a vibrant sheen. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistence, leaving defined lacing on each sip. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout.

deep goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced pine and resinous hop character, underpinned by a mild, grainy maltiness that anchors the bouquet. Cascade, Columbus, and Centennial hops deliver layers of woody and herbal complexity without becoming shrill. A subtle fruity undertone emerges on closer inspection, balancing the assertive hop profile.

piney, resinouswoody herbsgrainy Malzcitrus undertone

◐ Taste

The palate enters with crisp, clean hop bitterness—measured at 60 IBU—that frames a solid, malty foundation. The mid-palate reveals a smooth interplay of resinous hop oils and supporting grain sweetness, creating a full-bodied yet balanced experience. A touch of citrus brightness emerges alongside the dominant pine character, finishing dry without harshness.

clean bitternesssmooth-drinkingresinous hopsmalty backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is notably fast and clean, with lingering hop resin and a whisper of citrus gradually fading. No residual sweetness or cloying character remains; instead, the beer concludes with a dry, crisp aftertaste that invites the next sip.

fast finishdry aftertasteclean exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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

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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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