Three Floyds Broo Doo 6Pk

Three Floyds Broo Doo 6Pk is a 7% ABV wet hop harvest ale from Three Floyds Brewing in Munster, Indiana, sold as a six-pack. Scoring a 94 on BeerAdvocate across more than 2,000 ratings, Broo Doo stands out as one of the Midwest's most respected seasonal hop-forward releases, brewed each year during harvest with fresh, unkilned hops straight off the vine.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7%  |  IBU: 82  |  Origin: Munster, Indiana  |  Style: Wet Hop Harvest Ale (American IPA)  |  Brewery: Three Floyds Brewing

Production & Heritage

Three Floyds Brewing, founded in 1996 by Nick Floyd and his family, has earned a devoted following for aggressive, hop-driven beers produced at their Munster, Indiana facility. Broo Doo is brewed each fall during the hop harvest using a portion of wet hops — unkilned, freshly picked cones — sourced from Howe Farms in Crown Point, Indiana. Because wet hops must be used within hours of harvest to preserve their volatile oils, each batch captures seasonal aromatics that dried hops simply cannot replicate, giving the beer a character that shifts subtly from year to year.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Intensely dank and floral hop character opens the nose, followed by layers of tropical fruit, spice, and resinous pine sap. A subtle nuttiness from the malt rounds out the bouquet.

Taste: The entry delivers a burst of big citrus and juicy tropical fruit, quickly joined by spicy hop accents at mid-palate. A biscuity, toffee-like malt backbone provides balance, preventing the 82 IBUs from overwhelming the palate, while glazed nut sweetness adds depth through the peak.

Finish: Moderately long with a firm, resinous hop snap that lingers alongside pine and dried floral notes. The malt recedes cleanly, leaving a dry, slightly spicy close that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Broo Doo

Pour Broo Doo into a tulip glass or IPA glass at 45–50°F to let the volatile wet hop aromatics open fully; drinking straight from the can mutes the nuanced floral and tropical character that defines this beer. It pairs well with bold food rather than cocktail mixing — think of it as a standalone seasonal experience meant to showcase the harvest.

Best For

• Sharing with hop-obsessed friends during fall gatherings
• Pairing alongside a backyard cookout featuring smoked or grilled meats
• Gifting to a craft beer enthusiast who values limited seasonal releases
• Adding to a curated tasting flight of harvest ales and fresh hop IPAs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Broo Doo taste like? Broo Doo delivers bold citrus and tropical fruit flavors layered over a biscuity, toffee malt body, with dank, floral, and spicy hop character throughout. The 82 IBUs provide assertive bitterness that stays balanced rather than abrasive.

How does Broo Doo compare to Three Floyds Dreadnaught? Dreadnaught is a year-round imperial IPA at a higher ABV with a heavier malt profile and intense, resinous bitterness, while Broo Doo is a seasonal harvest ale that emphasizes the fresh, volatile aromatics of wet hops at a more sessionable 7% ABV. Both are hop-forward, but Broo Doo trades raw intensity for nuanced floral and tropical freshness that only wet hops can provide.

Is Broo Doo good for craft beer beginners? At 82 IBUs and 7% ABV, Broo Doo leans toward experienced IPA drinkers who appreciate assertive hop bitterness and complex malt interplay. Beginners may find it intense, though its balanced malt backbone makes it more approachable than many double IPAs.

Where is Broo Doo made? Broo Doo is brewed at Three Floyds Brewing in Munster, Indiana, using wet hops sourced from Howe Farms in Crown Point, Indiana — keeping the entire production rooted in the state's craft beer and agricultural community.

What foods pair well with Broo Doo? Spicy Thai curry mirrors the beer's tropical and spicy hop notes. Sharp aged cheddar contrasts the malt sweetness and cuts through the bitterness. Grilled bratwurst complements the biscuity malt body. Fish tacos with citrus slaw echo the bright citrus character. Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting plays off the toffee and nut malt flavors.

What sizes does Broo Doo come in? Broo Doo is commonly available as a six-pack, which is the standard retail format for this seasonal release.

Is Broo Doo worth the price? Broo Doo positions as a premium seasonal craft IPA, and its 94 BeerAdvocate score and limited harvest-window availability justify its place above everyday IPAs. For fans of fresh hop beers, the once-a-year production and use of locally sourced wet hops represent genuine added value in the category.

Why Broo Doo?

What separates Broo Doo from the crowded IPA field is its wet hop production — those freshly harvested, unkilned cones from Howe Farms deliver aromatic complexity that no amount of dry hopping can replicate. A 94 on BeerAdvocate confirms that this isn't just seasonal novelty; it's a technically accomplished beer that consistently earns critical praise. Three Floyds' reputation for uncompromising hop-forward brewing gives Broo Doo a pedigree few harvest ales can match. If you drink one wet hop beer each fall, this is a strong candidate to be it.