Corner Club DDH IPA

Tasting Notes

This is a double dry-hopped IPA, so expect an intensified hop aroma leaning toward fresh tropical and citrus notes — think mango, passionfruit, and orange peel — with underlying resinous pine. The palate follows the nose closely, with moderate bitterness that doesn't dominate, and a soft, slightly hazy body typical of the style. The malt backbone stays quiet, providing just enough sweetness to balance the hops. The finish is moderately bitter and lingers with stone fruit and light dank notes.

About the Brewery

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Food Pairings

Spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes work well because the tropical hop character mirrors the food's fruit-forward heat rather than fighting it. A juicy cheeseburger pairs naturally since the bitterness cuts through fat and char. Aged cheddar or a sharp hard cheese contrasts the hop sweetness with its own savory depth. Grilled shrimp with citrus seasoning echoes the beer's orange and tropical notes without competing.

Style Guide

A double dry-hopped IPA takes the standard American IPA framework and adds two rounds of dry hopping — adding hops after fermentation rather than during the boil — which dramatically amplifies aroma without proportionally increasing bitterness. The result is a beer that smells intensely of fresh hops while remaining more drinkable than its nose suggests. It sits in the broader New England or hazy IPA family in terms of technique, though DDH can be applied to West Coast-style IPAs as well, keeping a cleaner, drier body. At 6.4% it sits squarely within normal IPA range.