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Weyerbacher Double Simcoe IPA

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A single-hop showcase of Simcoe — tropical fruit, pine and citrus in enormous concentration. Bold, resinous and unapologetically bitter. Pennsylvania's finest single-hop DIPA and a testament to what one hop variety can achieve at full force.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineyresinous
hoppy
piney
resinous
tropical
citrusy
fruity
Aroma
An explosively aromatic nose dominated by Simcoe's signature tropical and citrus character.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weyerbacher Double Simcoe IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright golden amber with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass. Carbonation is crisp and active, creating fine bubbles that maintain the substantial foam collar throughout the tasting.

golden ambercleardense white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

An explosively aromatic nose dominated by Simcoe's signature tropical and citrus character. Waves of grapefruit zest, pine resin, and bright citrus notes assault the senses, with underlying herbal and resinous undertones that speak to the hop's intensity and concentration.

tropical fruitgrapefruitpine resincitrus zest

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a bold, unapologetic assault of hop bitterness and resinous character from the first sip. Citrus and grapefruit flavors dominate the mid-palate, layered over a substantial malt backbone that provides balance and body, while the bitterness builds steadily throughout.

intensely bitterresinouscitrus-forwardfull-bodied

◑ Finish

A dry, clean finish with lingering bitterness and subtle alcohol warmth (9% ABV) that extends the Simcoe character. The resinous pine notes persist pleasantly on the aftertaste without becoming harsh or cloying.

drycleanlingering bitter
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
88
Appearance
86
Finish
84
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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