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Heady Topper if you want pure hop aromatics that feel alive in your mouth,
Swish if you want a smoother, more integrated drinking experience.
Both are 8% Double IPAs with identical IBUs, but they're built on completely different philosophies. Heady leans aggressively toward hop expression—it's bright, almost crisp despite the ABV. Swish plays it more elegant, letting malt sweetness cushion the bitterness so it doesn't feel sharp.
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Sweetness
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Tasting notes
Heady Topper
Heady Topper hits you with this immediate pine and citrus snap that doesn't fade—it's relentless in the best way. There's a dryness on the finish that makes you want another sip immediately, almost like the beer doesn't want to stick around. The alcohol is completely hidden; you'd never guess it's 8% unless you were keeping score. It's an assault of hops that somehow feels refreshing, not fatiguing.
Swish
Swish is the beer you drink when you want complexity without aggression. There's a creamy mouthfeel that softens the bitterness, and the hop character—grapefruit, herbal notes—sits in a bed of caramel malt sweetness. It finishes clean but not dry, which makes it easier to drink multiple rounds. The ABV is barely noticeable because everything balances so well.
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