Time Even Better Spent
Time Even Better Spent is a stronger, more heavily hopped version of the house IPA Time Better Spent, which Tap Social brews for its own birthday; the batch for the ninth anniversary was the second. Citra and Mosaic go in alongside their Cryo counterparts. At 7.5 % it reaches double IPA strength, against 5.1 % for the original. The most recent batch turned out hazier, juicier and a little stronger than the first. It is sold in cans.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Time Even Better Spent
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.
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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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