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The Day We Floated

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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.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppypeach
tropical
hoppy
peach
resinous
fruity
piney
Aroma
The nose opens into ripe tropical territory—mango and tangerine lead, with juicy stone fruit and peach following in close succession.
also:citrusy,juicy,malty,clean,bready,orange
not found:floral,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Day We Floated

◎ Appearance

The Day We Floated presents a hazy, sun-kissed golden amber that catches light with an inviting glow. A soft, pillowy white head forms and persists across the glass with gentle lacing. The haziness speaks to unfiltered character, while fine carbonation works quietly beneath the surface.

golden amberhazypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens into ripe tropical territory—mango and tangerine lead, with juicy stone fruit and peach following in close succession. Beneath this fruit-forward character sits a cushion of doughy, approachable malt that grounds the composition. A light citrus zest and herbal undertone add complexity without demanding attention.

tropical fruitstone fruitcitrus zestdoughy malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and almost weightless, allowing waves of mango, peach, and tangerine to roll across the palate with clarity. Mid-palate reveals a refined bitterness—present and articulate, but never aggressive or sharp. The finish tapers cleanly into resinous, piney notes with a whisper of drying resin on the back palate.

smooth bodyjuicy stone fruitrefined bitternessresinous finish

◑ Finish

A clean, moderately lingering finish carries the peach and citrus into the aftertaste, fading gracefully into dry resin and a subtle pine note. No harshness or astringency intrudes.

clean fadepiney resin
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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