Three Floyds Zombie Ice 19.2OZ

Three Floyds Zombie Ice 19.2OZ is a Citra-hopped double pale ale from Munster, Indiana, packaged in a 19.2 oz stovepipe can at 8.5% ABV. Built as a bolder, more aggressive imperial take on the cult-favorite Zombie Dust, this expression carries a 4.5 out of 5 rating on BeerAdvocate and over 40,000 ratings on Untappd.

Quick Facts: ABV: 8.5%  |  IBU: 55  |  Origin: Munster, Indiana, USA  |  Style: Double Pale Ale  |  Brewery: Three Floyds Brewing

Production & Heritage

Three Floyds Brewing, based in Munster, Indiana, has earned a fierce reputation among American craft beer devotees for hop-forward, uncompromising ales. Zombie Ice expands the legacy of the brewery's first all-Citra hopped beer, Zombie Dust, by scaling up the grain bill and hop charge to imperial strength while maintaining a single-hop Citra focus. The result is a double pale ale clocking in at 8.5% ABV and 55 IBU — bolder and more intense than its predecessor, yet brewed to remain clean and drinkable rather than heavy-handed.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Orange marmalade dominates the nose immediately, followed by waves of tropical citrus — grapefruit rind, ripe mango, and a hint of pineapple. There is a honey-like sweetness underneath that rounds out the aromatic profile without veering into cloying territory.

Taste: The entry is juicy and radiant, with Valencia orange and ruby red grapefruit flavors hitting first. Mid-palate brings mango and pineapple alongside a honey-dipped malt character that provides enough backbone to support the generous hop load. Despite the 55 IBU measure, the bitterness registers as restrained and well-integrated — the beer drinks remarkably smooth for a double pale ale, almost as if lactose sugars had been added, though the effect comes purely from the Citra hop profile and careful brewing.

Finish: Clean, crisp, and surprisingly refreshing given the 8.5% ABV. Lingering tropical fruit and a soft citrus pith character fade gradually without harsh astringency.

How to Drink Zombie Ice

Pour from the 19.2 oz can into a tulip glass or IPA glass to release the full aromatic intensity of the Citra hops; drinking temperature around 45–50°F allows the tropical fruit notes to shine without muting the malt structure. Zombie Ice is best enjoyed on its own as a standalone sipper, but it also works well in beer cocktails: a Citrus Shandy blending it with fresh lemonade plays off the natural orange and grapefruit notes; a Michelada variation with lime, hot sauce, and Tajín benefits from the beer's smooth body and tropical sweetness; and a Beermosa made with fresh-squeezed orange juice amplifies the Valencia orange character already present in the ale.

Best For

• Sharing with craft beer enthusiasts who appreciate hop-forward American ales
• Summer cookouts and outdoor gatherings where a big, flavorful beer in a single-serve format is ideal
• Gifting to a Zombie Dust fan looking for the imperial-strength experience
• Pairing with bold, spicy, or grilled foods that can stand up to 8.5% ABV intensity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zombie Ice taste like? Zombie Ice delivers juicy tropical citrus — predominantly orange, mango, and pineapple — with a honey-kissed malt backbone and a smooth, clean finish that belies its 8.5% ABV.

How does Zombie Ice compare to Zombie Dust? Zombie Ice is an imperial-strength version of Zombie Dust, using the same all-Citra hop bill but with a bigger grain backbone and higher ABV (8.5% versus Zombie Dust's roughly 6.2%). The result is bolder and more fruit-forward, but not significantly more bitter, making it a natural step up for fans of the original.

Is Zombie Ice good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — the smooth, juicy character and well-hidden alcohol make it one of the more drinkable double pale ales available, though the 8.5% ABV warrants a measured pace.

Where is Zombie Ice made? Zombie Ice is brewed by Three Floyds Brewing in Munster, Indiana, a town in the northwest corner of the state near the Illinois border, where the brewery has operated and built its cult following.

What foods pair well with Zombie Ice? Grilled citrus-marinated chicken complements the tropical hop character; spicy Thai curry mirrors the beer's fruit-forward intensity; a sharp aged cheddar contrasts its juicy sweetness; fish tacos with mango salsa echo the mango and pineapple notes; and charred burgers with caramelized onions stand up to the ale's bold malt backbone.

What sizes does Zombie Ice come in? Zombie Ice is available in a 19.2 oz single-serve stovepipe can, a format increasingly popular for premium craft ales meant for individual enjoyment.

Is Zombie Ice worth the price? Zombie Ice positions as a premium craft double pale ale from one of America's most sought-after breweries, and its single-hop Citra recipe, imperial strength, and connection to the Zombie Dust legacy place it firmly in the upper tier of the style for both quality and collectibility.

Why Zombie Ice?

What separates Zombie Ice from the crowded field of American double pale ales is its disciplined single-hop approach — using exclusively Citra hops at imperial scale produces a remarkably cohesive tropical fruit profile rather than the muddled bitterness that plagues many bigger IPAs and DPAs. The beer's lineage from Zombie Dust, one of the most celebrated pale ales in American craft brewing history, gives it a pedigree few competitors can claim. With a 4.5 out of 5 on BeerAdvocate and over 40,000 Untappd ratings confirming broad critical and consumer approval, this is not a novelty release riding on name recognition alone. The 19.2 oz stovepipe format delivers a generous pour of a genuinely well-constructed imperial ale that drinks far lighter than its 8.5% ABV suggests.