Adroit Theory Brewing Co - Strange Days

Strange days call for extraordinary beers, and Adroit Theory Brewing Company has certainly delivered! Strange Days is a magnificent 8.5% Hazy Double IPA from Virginia's boundary-pushing brewing specialists, combining an enormous helping of modern American hops with a wonderfully indulgent malt bill. Brewed with generous quantities of flaked wheat, oats and a touch of spelt, this beautifully crafted creation offers an irresistibly creamy texture and distinctive malt sweetness that sets it apart from your average hop bomb. Double dry-hopped with Citra, Motueka and El Dorado, Strange Days delivers a glorious explosion of tropical fruit and vibrant citrus, wrapped in a luxurious, pillowy mouthfeel.

Pouring a beautifully hazy golden-yellow colour, Strange Days unleashes an intoxicating aromatic combination of overripe tropical fruit, freshly squeezed citrus and wonderfully fragrant hop character. Expect luscious waves of juicy mango, ripe pineapple and succulent tropical sweetness, complemented by the distinctive lime-forward character of New Zealand Motueka hops. On the palate, the brewery's generous grain additions create a remarkably soft, creamy foundation, allowing the intense hop flavours to develop into delicious layers of candied lime, juicy guava and ripe tropical fruit. The interplay between the beer's delicate malt sweetness and vibrant citrus flavours creates a beautifully rounded, almost dessert-like drinking experience without sacrificing its refreshing hop character.

Rich, juicy and dangerously drinkable for its substantial 8.5% strength, Strange Days delivers everything that makes modern New England Double IPAs so irresistible. Its 40 IBU provides just enough bitterness to balance the creamy malt sweetness, while the generous double dry-hopping ensures every sip is packed with aromatic intensity. The finish is wonderfully smooth and satisfyingly fruity, leaving lingering impressions of candied lime, luscious guava and ripe tropical fruit. A superb showcase of Adroit Theory's mastery of luxurious, hop-saturated American IPAs. The world might be getting stranger, but with beers like this, at least there's something to celebrate!