Phase Three DDH House of Plants 4Pk

Phase Three DDH House of Plants 4Pk is a double dry hopped double IPA from Phase Three Brewing Company in Lake Zurich, Illinois, arriving at 8.1% ABV in a 4-pack of 16oz cans. Rated 4.1 on Untappd across more than 2,000 reviews, this hazy DIPA draws on a tri-continental hop bill of Citra, Rakau, and Vic Secret for layered tropical intensity.

Quick Facts: ABV: 8.1%  |  Origin: Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA  |  Style: DDH Double IPA  |  Brewery: Phase Three Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Phase Three Brewing Company operates out of Lake Zurich, Illinois, and has built a devoted following through hop-forward hazy IPAs and carefully orchestrated adjunct stouts. DDH House of Plants receives a double dry hop charge of Citra (USA), Rakau (New Zealand), and Vic Secret (Australia)—three premium varietals sourced from three different growing regions, each contributing distinct aromatic compounds. The beer is left unfiltered, preserving the dense, pillowy haze and soft body characteristic of the New England DIPA tradition.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe stone fruit leads the nose, followed quickly by juicy pear and a wave of lush pineapple sweetness. Beneath the fruit, subtle grassy and resinous pine notes emerge as the beer warms.

Taste: The entry is soft and immediate, with sticky pineapple and lychee flooding the palate before stone fruit nuances take over at mid-palate. Citrus peel brightness balances the sweetness, while the velvety mouthfeel keeps each sip smooth and full. Bitterness is deliberately restrained, allowing the hop-derived fruit flavors to remain front and center.

Finish: Medium in length with a gentle resinous grip and lingering tropical fruit peel. A faint grassy savor dries the finish just enough to invite another sip.

How to Drink DDH House of Plants

Pour directly into a tulip glass or stemmed IPA glass at 40–45°F to fully release the aromatic hop oils; this beer is built for drinking fresh and unadorned. For cocktail-adjacent serves, try a Hop Shandy blended with fresh lemonade to amplify the citrus peel character, a Beer-mosa with passionfruit juice for a brunch pairing that leans into the tropical profile, or a Michelada variation with lime, tajín, and a splash of mango purée to complement the stone fruit backbone.

Best For

• Sharing among hop-obsessed friends during a craft beer tasting session
• Weekend cookouts where bold, fruit-forward beer stands up to grilled foods
• Gifting to a hazy IPA collector exploring Midwest brewing
• Pairing alongside a charcuterie spread for a relaxed evening

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DDH House of Plants taste like? DDH House of Plants delivers bold pineapple, lychee, and stone fruit flavors with a soft, pillowy mouthfeel and restrained bitterness. Citrus peel and a touch of grassy pine add complexity beneath the fruit-forward core.

How does DDH House of Plants compare to Toppling Goliath DDH King Sue? Both are double dry hopped DIPAs featuring Citra hops, but DDH House of Plants adds Rakau and Vic Secret for broader tropical and stone fruit range, whereas DDH King Sue centers on Citra's signature grapefruit and mango character. House of Plants tends toward a softer, more lychee-driven profile compared to King Sue's sharper citrus bite.

Is DDH House of Plants good for sipping fresh? Absolutely—double dry hopped IPAs are designed to be consumed as fresh as possible, when volatile hop aromatics are at peak intensity. The soft bitterness and full body make it an approachable sipper even at 8.1% ABV.

Where is DDH House of Plants made? DDH House of Plants is brewed by Phase Three Brewing Company in Lake Zurich, Illinois, a suburb northwest of Chicago that has become a destination for craft beer enthusiasts in the Midwest.

What foods pair well with DDH House of Plants? Grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa mirror the tropical hop flavors. Spicy Thai green curry contrasts the beer's soft sweetness. A sharp white cheddar cuts through the haze and amplifies citrus notes. Pork belly sliders with pickled pineapple echo the stone fruit character. Fresh ceviche with lime and avocado provides a clean counterpoint to the beer's rich mouthfeel.

What sizes does DDH House of Plants come in? DDH House of Plants is available in a 4-pack of 16oz cans, the standard format for Phase Three's hazy IPA releases.

Is DDH House of Plants worth the price? DDH House of Plants positions as a premium craft DIPA, consistent with limited-release hazy IPAs from highly regarded Midwest breweries. The tri-continental hop bill and strong community ratings support its place in the upper tier of the style.

Why DDH House of Plants?

What separates this beer from the crowded hazy DIPA field is the deliberate pairing of three hop varietals from three countries—Citra from the United States, Rakau from New Zealand, and Vic Secret from Australia—each contributing a different aromatic dimension that a single-hop or dual-hop beer cannot replicate. The double dry hopping amplifies those oils without adding harsh bitterness, resulting in a beer that registers as intensely fruity yet balanced. A 4.1 Untappd rating across more than 2,000 check-ins reflects consistent quality rather than limited-release hype. For anyone tracking the best hazy DIPAs emerging from the Illinois craft scene, DDH House of Plants belongs in the conversation.