Phase Three Double Swells 4Pk

Phase Three Double Swells 4Pk is a hazy Imperial IPA from Phase Three Brewing in Lake Zurich, Illinois, packaged in a four-pack of 16oz cans at 8% ABV. This double IPA showcases the brewery's reputation for producing some of the most sought-after hop-forward ales in the Midwest craft beer scene.

Quick Facts: ABV: 8%  |  Origin: Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA  |  Style: Imperial IPA  |  Brewery: Phase Three Brewing

Production & Heritage

Phase Three Brewing was founded by Ben Rossi in Lake Zurich, a northwest suburb of Chicago, and has quickly earned a devoted following for hazy IPAs and decadent pastry stouts. Double Swells follows the brewery's approach to Imperial IPAs — heavy dry-hopping with premium hop varieties to maximize aromatic intensity while maintaining a soft, pillowy mouthfeel. The beer is unfiltered, preserving the suspended proteins and hop oils that give it its characteristic haze and full-bodied texture.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe tropical fruit, citrus zest, and stone fruit rise immediately from the pour. Underneath, softer notes of pine resin and fresh-cut grass add depth to the aromatic profile.

Taste: The entry is juicy and lush, with mango, papaya, and tangerine flavors flooding the palate. Mid-palate, a gentle resinous bitterness emerges alongside hints of peach and grapefruit pith. The malt backbone remains understated — just enough pillowy wheat and oat sweetness to support the hop load without competing.

Finish: Moderately long with lingering citrus oil and a soft, rounded bitterness that avoids astringency. A faint honeydew sweetness trails off, inviting the next sip.

How to Drink Double Swells

Pour into a tulip glass or stemmed IPA glass at around 40–45°F to let the aromatics open up fully; drinking straight from the can mutes the hop complexity. Double Swells is best enjoyed fresh and on its own, but it also works in hop-forward beer cocktails: a Beermosa using fresh-squeezed orange juice complements the tropical character; a Hop Shandy blended with lemonade and a sprig of mint creates a refreshing warm-weather drink; and a Michelada built with lime, hot sauce, and Worcestershire offers a savory counterpoint to the fruit-driven hops.

Best For

• Sharing at a backyard cookout with fellow hop enthusiasts
• Bringing to a craft beer tasting or bottle share
• Pairing with bold, spicy foods like tacos or Nashville hot chicken
• Gifting to a hazy IPA collector who follows limited-release breweries

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Double Swells taste like? Double Swells delivers an intensely juicy, tropical hop profile dominated by mango, citrus, and stone fruit, balanced by a pillowy malt body and moderate bitterness.

How does Double Swells compare to Other Half Green City? Both are hazy Imperial IPAs from highly regarded breweries, but Double Swells leans into a softer, more juice-forward profile, while Other Half's Green City often emphasizes a slightly more assertive hop bitterness and dank resinous character at a similar ABV range.

Is Double Swells good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — its balanced sweetness-to-bitterness ratio and full body make it very approachable as a standalone pour, though the 8% ABV means pacing is wise across a four-pack.

Where is Double Swells made? Double Swells is brewed by Phase Three Brewing in Lake Zurich, Illinois, a small town in the northwest suburbs of Chicago known for its growing craft beer presence.

What foods pair well with Double Swells? Spicy Thai curry matches well, as the hop sweetness tempers chili heat. Grilled fish tacos with mango salsa echo the tropical hop notes. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère provides a savory foil. Barbecue pulled pork stands up to the beer's intensity, and citrus-dressed ceviche mirrors its bright fruit character.

What sizes does Double Swells come in? Double Swells is available in a four-pack of 16oz cans, totaling 64 ounces of beer per package.

Is Double Swells worth the price? Phase Three positions as a premium craft brewery with limited-distribution releases, and Double Swells sits in the upper tier of the Imperial IPA category — its price reflects both the quality of ingredients and the brewery's small-batch production scale.

Why Double Swells?

Phase Three Brewing has built its reputation on hop-intensive ales that rival the best producers on the East Coast haze trail, and Double Swells is a direct expression of that ambition. The brewery's aggressive dry-hopping regimen and use of soft water chemistry create a textural quality that distinguishes their IPAs from many Midwest peers. At 8% ABV, Double Swells hits the sweet spot where hop intensity meets drinkability — big enough to deliver layered tropical complexity, restrained enough to remain sessionable across an evening. For anyone tracking the best Imperial IPAs coming out of Illinois, this is a benchmark release.