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United States · American Pale Ale · 6.4% ABV
68%
Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Zombie Dust if you want bright, juicy hop character that feels alive on your tongue,
Hoponius Union if you want clean lager smoothness with serious bite.
Both sit around 6.5% ABV and subtle bitterness, but they're built on different yeast philosophies. Zombie Dust's ale yeast adds fruity esters that dance; Hoponius Union's lager yeast keeps things crisp and composed. Pick based on mood: playful vs. controlled.
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Tasting notes
3 Floyds Zombie Dust
Zombie Dust hits you with this immediate peach-and-citrus brightness that doesn't feel forced—it's like the hops are naturally fruity, not trying too hard. There's a subtle papery dryness on the finish that keeps it from being sweet, and the 6.4% ABV disappears into the background. I always get a little floral note on the second sip, something almost grapefruit-adjacent that makes you want another.
Hoponius Union
Hoponius Union is sharper, more assertive—you taste the 45 IBU in a way that feels pointed but not aggressive. The lager yeast creates this almost mineral-clean foundation, then the hops layer pine and a subtle herbal thing on top. It's drier than Zombie Dust, with a slight crackle to the carbonation that emphasizes the bitterness. More cerebral, less fruit-forward.
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