
Steam Breather
- Double / Imperial IPA
- 8.4% ABV
- Label approved May 26
Had it? My score
90 seek it out · 80 would buy again · 70 fine, wouldn't seek it · 60 disappointing · 40 flawed or drain pour
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See allTwin Elephant Brewing Co.'s Double / Imperial IPA. Label approved 26 May 2026.
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Readers' scores
Also naming Nectaron and NZ Cascade
About this beer
This is the 17th of 25 labels we have from Twin Elephant Brewing Co. It is one of 32 double / imperial ipa labels approved in May 2026. Its label was approved 4 days after it was submitted. The label names 4 hops — Eggers Riwaka, NZ Cascade, Bold River and Nectaron. The label carries the Brewers Association independent seal.
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Brew it
The label names its hops (Eggers Riwaka, NZ Cascade, Bold River…), which is enough for a real starting point.
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Style: IPABrewery: Twin Elephant Brewing Co.