Top 10 Triple IPAs brewed in the United States
This Top Ten Triple IPA list is from the U.S. Open Beer Championship, Great American Beer Festival, and World Beer Cup. Triple IPA is a massively hoppy beer of at least 9.5% ABV with outrageous amounts of dry hops, hop flavor, malt flavor, alcohol and bitterness. The Triple IPA may be similar to a Double IPA in hop character, but is differentiated from the style by a thick, syrupy body accented by intense hop resins that make it a heavy sipping beer. AB: 9.4-20%. IBU: 65+
1) Pliny the Younger (Russian River Brewing Company, Santa Rosa, CA) — ~10.25% ABV
The undisputed king of triple IPAs. This annual release (with evolving hop bills like Amarillo, Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, etc.) delivers intense citrus, stone fruit, lychee, pine, and fresh-hop aroma. It topped Untappd’s highest-rated IPAs of 2025 and is frequently the highest-rated in California. Balanced yet massive—legendary for a reason.
2) Dr. Lupulin 3X (Revision Brewing Company, Sparks, NV) — 11.3% ABV
A massive yet surprisingly drinkable triple IPA loaded with hops but kept from becoming overly bitter. It offers rich, creamy texture with flavors of dank kush, overripe cantaloupe, tangy grapefruit, and tropical mango. Easy-drinking for its strength with minimal alcohol heat—consistently praised for balance and smoothness. A Nevada standout that punches well above its strip-mall brewery origins.
3) Notorious Triple IPA (Boneyard Beer Company, Bend, OR) — ~11.5% ABV
A West Coast-style beast: malty backbone with big orange, grapefruit, and resinous hop character. It’s the highest-rated IPA in Oregon on some lists and earns strong scores on BeerAdvocate and Untappd (~4.3). Bold, chewy, and dangerously drinkable despite the ABV.
4) Spartan Squatch (No-Li Brewhouse, Spokane, WA) — 9.5% ABV
A bold Imperial/Triple-strength IPA with a resinous hop profile and steady malt backbone. It delivers intense citrus and tropical aromatics in a lighter-hued, hoppy package. Silver medalist in the 2025 World Beer Awards as part of No-Li’s acclaimed Imperial Squatch series—highlighting balance and craftsmanship in higher-ABV PNW beers (Untappd ~3.8). A mighty, aromatic Washington entry that proves big beers can remain approachable.
5) Hopslam Ale (Bell’s Brewery, Comstock, MI) — ~10% ABV
A classic Midwest triple/imperial with six Northwest hop varieties plus dry-hopped Simcoe. Grapefruit, stone fruit, and floral notes; frequently cited in “best imperial IPA” conversations and state highlights. Widely available seasonally.
6) Blimey That’s Bitter! (Reuben’s Brews, Seattle, WA) — ~10.5% ABV
Hop-saturated with Citra, Simcoe, Amarillo, and Chinook for intense pine, citrus, and tropical notes. It’s Washington’s standout triple on state lists—bitter as the name suggests, but surprisingly balanced and smooth. A Pacific Northwest hop bomb.
7) Seismic Sue (Toppling Goliath Brewing Company, Decorah, IA) — 9.8% ABV
The triple IPA version of their beloved Citra-hopped Pseudo Sue. This hazy New England-style TIPA smashes through with colossal notes of mango, orange, and pineapple, finishing with a grapefruit bite. High ratings and a ferocious yet juicy hop-forward character. A Midwest powerhouse that amplifies the brewery’s signature juicy profile into triple territory.
8) Triple Lustra (Dancing Gnome, Pittsburgh, PA — though often associated with broader East Coast scenes) — ~11% ABV
A hazy triple with immense hop saturation and big body. High Untappd ratings (~4.38) for tropical, juicy character in the triple category.
9) WeDedMon³ (The Veil Brewing Co., Richmond, VA) — ~11% ABV
100% Citra triple dry-hopped TIPA delivering pure tropical explosion. Strong ratingsand a favorite in hazy triple discussions.
10) The Big One (Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA) — ~9.4% ABV
Tree House’s first canned triple IPA, loaded with hops approximating their haze-heavy profile. Juicy and massive; consistently high-rated among triple releases.
11) Platinum Fern (Tree House Brewing Company, MA) — ~9.4% ABV
An amped-up triple version featuring New Zealand hops (Nelson, Peacharine). Bright, fruity, and highly regarded (~4.43 rating).
12) Blowin’ Smoke (Bissell Brothers Brewing Company, Portland, ME) — ~10% ABV
A hazy-leaning triple with excellent balance and high praise (~4.43). Maine’s hop scene shines here.
13) Laboratory Waves (Equilibrium Brewery, Middletown, NY) — ~10.2% ABV
Lactose-softened triple based on their lab series; juicy and refined (~4.41). NY contributes many strong hazy triples.
14) Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA (Dogfish Head Brewery, Milton, DE)— ~15-20% ABV
Extreme, continually hopped; sometimes barrel-aged versions push it further.
History of Triple IPAs
The Triple IPA, a bold and intensely hoppy beer style, emerged as an evolution of the India Pale Ale (IPA) in the early 2000s during the American craft beer revolution. As brewers pushed the boundaries of the Double IPA, which itself amplified the hop bitterness, alcohol content, and malt backbone of the traditional IPA, the Triple IPA was born to take things further. Pioneering breweries like Russian River Brewing Company and Dogfish Head led the charge, with Russian River’s Pliny the Younger, first released in 2005, becoming a benchmark. This style typically boasts alcohol by volume (ABV) ranging from 9% to 12% or higher, with extreme hop profiles delivering piney, citrusy, and resinous flavors. The Triple IPA was a response to hop enthusiasts’ demand for bigger, bolder beers, cementing its place in craft beer culture as a symbol of excess and innovation.
By the 2010s, Triple IPAs gained a cult following, with breweries across the United States experimenting with new hop varieties and brewing techniques to enhance aroma and flavor while balancing the style’s intense bitterness. The rise of hazy or New England-style IPAs also influenced some Triple IPAs, introducing juicier, fruit-forward profiles alongside the traditional West Coast-style’s sharp bitterness. Despite their popularity, Triple IPAs remain a niche style due to their high cost, complex production, and palate-wrecking intensity, often released in limited batches or at beer festivals. Today, they continue to captivate hopheads and challenge brewers, embodying the relentless creativity of the craft beer movement while sparking debates over whether the style pushes excess too far.
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