Double Mountain Brings Back Clusterf#ck IPA from its From the Vault Series
When Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery begins to dig into its beer vaults to resurrect a recipe from the past, you never know what they may find. For its latest seasonal beer release, the Hood River, Oregon brewer goes back to 2012 when it first released one of the brewery’s most beloved and iconic beers, ClusterF#ck IPA.
When Double Mountain first brewed Clusterf#ck IPA thirteen years ago, it was the debut beer in the brewery’s Single Hop Series. Through the years there have been numerous iterations of this beer since its formulation, and now as part of Double’s annual From the Vault Series, it is making it’s triumphant return to the 2025 seasonal lineup. The seasonal slot of From the Vault Series features fan-favorites from years past, giving beer lovers a chance to revisit legendary brews that helped shape the brewery’s story. The beer that fills the yearly slot stays true to its origin story, but is revisited with some modern hopping techniques and products.
On this version of Clusterf#ck IPA, it takes on what is described as a wild ride of hops, attitude, and nostalgia. Back in the day, Cluster hops were everywhere. Yes, everywhere! Hoevever, nowdays they’re a bit harder to track down, but they’re still out there. These clusters are joined by some of their closest hop pals; Citra, Cascade, and Centennial, all packed together for bold flavor and unfiltered fun. Bright citrus and sticky herbal aromas jump out of the glass, with a lively bitterness that brings it all together in a beautifully chaotic harmony. This beer is big, expressive, and unapologetically hoppy and arrives at 6.8% ABV and 72 IBUs.
To celebrate its return, Double Mountain has also reprinted the iconic original ClusterF#ck glow-in-the-dark tees, the same design that was printed and sold back in 2015. Available now in stores and online, this is your chance to grab a piece of Double Mountain history!
Then to keep the fun times a rollin’, Double Mountain has also curated a Spotify playlist for this beer, just like every other seasonal beer release. The playlist is curated by Double Mountain’s brewers, and meant to be paired with their respective namesakes to create a multi-sensory experience. Give it a listen here.
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DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.
This is much more than a 6.8 to 7% holy fuck! Great beer!