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BJCP 2021 / 22A

Double IPA

A bigger, bolder IPA with intense hop and strength that stays smooth.

  • Drink fresh
  • very high strength
  • pale color
  • top fermented
  • north america

Serve: 46 to 52F, Tulip or snifter

OG1.120
1.065 to 1.085
FG1.030
1.008 to 1.018
IBU120
60 to 100
SRM40
6 to 14
ABV14%
7.5 to 10.0%

Taste it in order

Aroma

12 pts
  • Big hop aroma: citrus, pine, resin, tropical fruit
  • Sweet malt and alcohol warmth underneath
  • Clean fermentation
Vague
Hoppy
Better
Strong citrus and pine hop
Best
Intense grapefruit, pine and tropical hop aroma over light caramel and a hint of sweet alcohol, clean

Appearance

3 pts
  • Gold to light amber
  • Clear to slightly hazy
  • Dense white head
Vague
Gold
Better
Gold with a thick head
Best
Gold to light amber, bright to slightly hazy, dense white head that lasts

Flavor

20 pts
  • Strong hop flavor to match the aroma
  • Very high bitterness balanced by malt and sweetness
  • Warming dry-ish finish
Vague
Hoppy
Better
Strong hop, firm bitterness
Best
Intense citrus, pine and tropical hop flavor, high bitterness balanced by caramel malt, warming dry finish

Mouthfeel

5 pts
  • Medium to medium-full body
  • Medium carbonation
  • Smooth and warming
Vague
Warm
Better
Medium-full and warming
Best
Medium to medium-full body, smooth, noticeable warmth, medium carbonation

Overall Impression

10 pts

Lifts it

  • Hop freshness
  • Hidden alcohol

Drops it

  • Hot alcohol
  • Harsh bitterness
  • Cloying sweetness

Writing tip

Weigh balance, not volume. Example: 'Massive grapefruit and pine hop, malt keeps it from harsh. Alcohol is hidden well.'

Pour these

  • Pliny the ElderRussian River BrewingPine and citrus, dry with bright bitterness
  • Double JackFirestone WalkerJuicy hop and a smooth malt base
  • HopslamBell's BreweryHoney sweetness under a big hop blast

Often confused with

Fine here

  • Alcoholic: A warming note belongs

Ruinous here

  • Oxidized: Honey and cardboard crush the hop
  • Solvent: Hot fusel alcohol
  • Astringent: Harsh hop grip

Style names, numbers and vital statistics follow the BJCP 2021 beer guidelines. Descriptions and example choices are our own. Check a beer is still made before you hunt for it.