A Double Dry Hopped IPA (DDH IPA) is a Pale Ale that is dry-hopped twice or with a double quantity of hops. To put it simply, it is the addition of hops in two stages during the later stages of fermentation. Double dry hopping is achieved in two ways: double the hop quantity or repeat the dry-hopping. DDH IPA, also known as double dry-hopped pale ales, is the result of the American Craft beer revolution. Double dry hopping is a process of supercharging brews with heavy hop flavours during post-fermentation in two stages. Over time, brewers have mastered this technique to create some unique recipes.
If you really love hops, you can meet that craving with a double dry-hopped (DDH) IPA. This variation in the IPA universe packs an even bigger, hoppier punch than a standard IPA. And, depending on the beer, its hoppiness can top some double IPAs without the DDH designation. With a DDH IPA, you’ll taste the hops, front and centre.