Flip Flopped White Socked Strong Hopped White IPA

Flying Dutchman’s Flip Flopped White Socked Strong Hopped White IPA is one of those beers that sounds chaotic in name but actually makes sense in the glass. It’s a White IPA, which basically combines the soft, slightly hazy body of a wheat beer with the brighter hop character you’d expect from a modern IPA. So you get this mix of citrus, a bit of spice from the yeast, and a good punch of hops without it turning into a palate-destroyer.

Thi Flying Dutchman’s beer leans into the “strong hopped” idea quite literally. There’s a noticeable tropical and citrus aroma right from the first sniff—think orange peel, mango, that kind of thing—while the wheat base keeps everything from becoming too sharp. It’s the sort of beer that feels like it belongs halfway between a Belgian wit and a West Coast pale ale, and weirdly enough, it works. The name may sound like someone lost a bet, but the actual flavour is pretty balanced for something with this much hop character.

If you’re into hop-forward beers but want something that isn’t as heavy as a regular IPA, this White IPA hits a really good middle ground. It pairs well with spicy food, fried stuff, big salads, and anything citrusy. Or you can just drink it on its own and appreciate that it somehow manages to be refreshing and intense at the same time.