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Double Joker

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Joker IPA's bigger, stronger brother: a deep gold to amber Imperial IPA, generously hopped and bitter-sweet. Citrus, fruit, hops and caramel on the nose, then fruity, orange and tangy with big hoppy and caramel notes. Pale, Vienna and pale crystal malt with a little sugar, and Centennial, Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic and Galaxy. Brewed as a bold Scottish take on the style; Category Champion at the SIBA Bottle & Can awards 2024.

ABV
8.3%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Gold · 2024
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruitycaramel
hoppy
fruity
caramel
citrusy
orange
resinous
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and stone fruit notes, layered beneath a pronounced herbal and resinous hop character.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Joker

◎ Appearance

Deep gold to amber hue with brilliant clarity and lively carbonation. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with sustained lacing, revealing the beer's generous condition and malt structure.

deep goldamberpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and stone fruit notes, layered beneath a pronounced herbal and resinous hop character. Caramel and Vienna malt sweetness anchor the profile, creating a balanced complexity that invites continued exploration.

citrusherbal hopsstone fruitcaramel malt

◐ Taste

A full-bodied entry delivers immediate fruity sweetness and orange zest, progressing into assertive bittering from Centennial, Simcoe and Citra hops. The mid-palate reveals layers of caramel and a warming alcohol presence, while resinous hop notes maintain tension throughout, concluding with a bitter-sweet equilibrium.

hoppy bitternessorange citrusfruityresinous finish

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering hop bitterness and a subtle warming from the 8.3% ABV. A pleasant herbal and caramel fade carries into the aftertaste.

drylingering bitternesswarm alcohol
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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 Imperial IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial 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 Imperial IPA

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