Brewery & Style From Auckland’s Epic Brewing Co. comes Double Snakes IPA—a bold, limited-release New Zealand-style IPA brewed with double the bite. Loaded with punchy local hops and weighing in at a generous ABV, this brew is a celebration of intensity and flavour. It’s unfiltered, unapologetic, and brewed to make a statement.
Aroma A wall of tropical fruit, citrus peel, and pine resin hits the nose immediately. Think mango, grapefruit, passionfruit, and a twist of lime, backed by earthy undertones and a hit of hop dankness.
Palate Full-bodied and fiercely hopped, this IPA delivers a rush of ripe stone fruit, zesty citrus, and herbaceous bite. The bitterness is firm but balanced by a smooth malt base, giving the beer real weight without losing its clean finish. Bold, juicy, and layered with character.
Food Pairing Pair with spicy loaded nachos, buffalo wings, or a juicy cheeseburger stacked with pickles. Also a knockout with fried chicken or strong blue cheese for a hop-driven contrast.
Interesting Fact Epic’s Double Snakes name is a cheeky reference to “double trouble”—two NZ hop varieties with big personalities, brewed up in a beer that slithers in smooth and bites back hard. Not for the faint-hearted, but fans of bold IPAs will feel right at home.