The Day We Floated
The Day We Floated is a Double IPA from Hop Butcher For The World, the celebrated Chicago hop-forward specialist. It pours a hazy, sun-kissed golden amber with a soft, pillowy white head that lingers invitingly. The aroma drifts into dreamlike territory — ripe tropical fruits, juicy stone fruit, and a cushion of citrus zest ride above a gentle, doughy malt backbone. On the palate, the beer lives up to its name, delivering a smooth, almost weightless body that floats waves of mango, peach, and tangerine across the tongue. Bitterness is present but refined, never aggressive, tapering into a clean, resinous finish with just a whisper of pine. A hazy Midwestern daydream in a glass.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for The Day We Floated
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.
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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