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Double Bladed Axe Man

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Double Bladed Axe Man is the doubled-up Axe Man: a bright amber double IPA at 10.8% ABV, tagged Danker, Hoppier and Louder. The brewery sends it to IPA Valhalla with a mighty swing of Citra and Mosaic, with Warrior for bittering, repeating the flavour and aromatics of one of America's most acclaimed IPAs twice over. Golden Promise, 2-row and Carafoam build the base. High in bitterness.

ABV
10.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
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
hoppycitrusydank
hoppy
citrusy
dank
resinous
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive Citra and Mosaic hop character: citrus zest, grapefruit skin, and a pronounced dank herbal undertone that defines the doubled aromatics.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Bladed Axe Man

◎ Appearance

Bright amber to golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that builds a distinct collar of lacing around the glass as you drink. Active carbonation creates a lively presentation throughout. The color sits at the warm end of the amber spectrum, suggesting the balanced Malz bill beneath the hop character.

bright amberwhite lacingwell-carbonatedpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive Citra and Mosaic hop character: citrus zest, grapefruit skin, and a pronounced dank herbal undertone that defines the doubled aromatics. Beneath lies a clean, supportive Malz base with gentle breadiness from Golden Promise and 2-row, grounding the volatile hop esters without competing for attention.

citrus zestdank herbalgrapefruitclean Malz

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and resinous, with immediate hop bitterness and citrus-forward flavor layered across the mid-palate. Warrior bittering provides a firm backbone that integrates cleanly rather than becoming harsh; Citra and Mosaic sustain the grapefruit and herbal notes through the finish. Carafoam adds a touch of body without sweetness, keeping the beer dry and focused on bitter and hoppy expression.

resinouscitrus-drivenfirm bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

Long, dry finish with sustained bitterness and lingering resinous herbal notes. The high IBU load (80) leaves a gripping aftertaste without becoming astringent.

drylingering bitterness
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
89
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

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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.

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