100 Watt Hops Upside Your Head

General Information

100 Watt Hops Upside Your Head is a Double Dry-Hopped New England IPA with an alcohol content of 7.8%, brewed by Stadsbrouwerij 100 Watt from Eindhoven. This limited edition combines the latest hop varieties from the US and New Zealand: Krush and Superdelic. The result is a full-bodied, juicy, and distinctly aromatic NEIPA that plays with tropical fruit, candy aromas, and a soft, hazy body.

Thanks to the double dry-hopping, the beer has a pronounced hop character without extreme bitterness (35 IBU), ensuring a balanced, accessible drinking experience.

Flavor Profile of 100 Watt Hops Upside Your Head

This NEIPA opens with intense aromas of mango, peach, and lychee, followed by a clear candy-like sweetness. In taste, you experience a rich combination of tropical and stone fruits, with a subtle bitterness that never overpowers. The silky smooth body and slight haze make the beer surprisingly easy to drink, despite the strong alcohol content of 7.8%.

Serving Advice

A versatile beer with pronounced hop aromas, ideal for food pairing with bold or contrasting flavors. Serve at 6–8°C with:

• Spicy Asian wok dishes (e.g., pad thai with chili)

• Nashville hot chicken

• Glazed pork belly or pulled pork

• Peach cobbler or mango cheesecake

Style: New England DIPA
Alcohol percentage: 7.8%
Bitterness (IBU): 35
Hop varieties: Krush (US) & Superdelic (NZ)

Fun Fact

The name Hops Upside Your Head refers to the musical and creative DNA of 100 Watt. Each beer is an ode to rhythm, flavor, and innovation – with this NEIPA as an exuberant highlight.