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United States · American Pale Ale · 6.4% ABV
68%
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hopIQ take
Zombie Dust if you want that classic pale ale snap and citrus brightness,
Hoponius Union if you want a cleaner, crisper take on hoppy beer with lager smoothness underneath.
Both sit in that approachable 6.4–6.5% range, so alcohol isn't the differentiator here—it's fermentation character and how the hops land on your palate. Zombie Dust throws punchy American hops at you straight; Hoponius Union lets the same intensity come through a lager's cooler lens.
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Tasting notes
3 Floyds Zombie Dust
Zombie Dust hits fast with grapefruit pith and a floral undertone that clings to the back of your tongue. There's a grainy, almost slightly sweet malt backbone that keeps it from feeling too aggressive—38 IBU is restrained for a pale ale, so the bitterness doesn't overstay its welcome. Carbonation feels alive, and the finish is dry without being harsh. This is a beer that tastes exactly like what 3 Floyds intended: immediate, confident, drinkable.
Hoponius Union
Hoponius Union is a different animal entirely. The hops are there—pine, stone fruit, a touch of herbal resin—but they come wrapped in a lager's clean, almost mineral-like clarity. The 45 IBU sits slightly higher, but because it's a lager fermentation, the bitterness feels sharper and more defined rather than fuzzy or lingering. The malt is nearly invisible, which is the point; this beer gets out of the way and lets the brewing technique shine. It's elegant in a way ales rarely manage.
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