Lolev - Double Lupula (2026)

Double Lupula 2026 Ultra Hopped – Lolev Beer's Imperial Hazy DIPA at the Peak of Its Hop Craft

Double Lupula 2026 Ultra Hopped by Lolev Beer from Pennsylvania, USA, is no ordinary Double IPA — it is a statement. The "Ultra Hopped" designation leaves no room for doubt about where this beer is headed: maximum hop intensity, uncompromising and precisely executed in an Imperial / Double New England / Hazy IPA format at 9% ABV. The aromatic profile is rich and layered — citrus, orange, mandarin, a subtle touch of sesame, and a finely calibrated resinous bitterness that only fully reveals itself in the long, lingering finish, where it feels warm and inviting rather than sharp or aggressive. The body is broad and medium-full, velvety on the palate, and — given its considerable strength — remarkably well-balanced throughout.

What makes the Double Lupula 2026 so exceptional is the interplay between sheer hop volume and artisanal control: Lolev Beer manages to brew a beer of this hop density while keeping the individual aromatic layers clearly identifiable — not an undifferentiated hop blur, but a structured, juicy flavour profile with genuine depth. The 2026 edition takes the Lupula legacy to a new level, setting a benchmark for what a modern Hazy DIPA can truly achieve.