Double Dry-Hopped New England IPA (DDH NEIPA)

A Double Dry-Hopped New England IPA (DDH NEIPA) takes everything people love about a standard NEIPA and dials it up. Like its base style, it’s an American IPA variant known for intense tropical, citrus, and stone fruit aromas, a soft mouthfeel, and low perceived bitterness. The key difference lies in the hopping process: “double dry hopped” means the beer has been dry hopped twice, usually at different stages during or after fermentation. This technique boosts hop aroma and flavour without increasing bitterness, producing an even more saturated, juicy profile.

The result is a beer bursting with layers of fruit-forward hop character -think mango, pineapple, peach, and tangerine, with a pillowy body from adjuncts like oats or wheat. The double dry hop also accentuates the signature hazy appearance, making the beer look as soft and inviting as it tastes.

While the hop saturation is high, the style avoids harshness thanks to restrained bitterness and a careful balance of malt sweetness. The DDH approach is particularly popular among craft brewers and hop enthusiasts seeking maximum aroma impact. Essentially, it’s a NEIPA turned up to eleven -more haze, more juice, and more expressive hop character, making it a showcase for modern hop varieties and brewing techniques.