# Brashly Hopped Double IPAs The 'BIG Weekend' Beer Offers High-ABV Drinking Enjoyment By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-09-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopped-double-ipas References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/coronado-brewing-launches-new-dipa-big-weekend) & [coronadobrewing](https://coronadobrewing.com/coronado-beer-series/core-series-2/#big-weekend)  [Coronado Brewing Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopheavy-double-ipas) has launched a delicious new double IPA that is designed to be able to borrow inspiration from the massive success of the company's flagship 'Weekend Vibes' IPA and push the boundaries into stronger territory. 'BIG Weekend' is a double IPA that makes use of a carefully selected combination of premium hop varieties in order to create a beer that offers aromas that are at once [tropical, floral and fruity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empyrean-brewing) whilst offering a big hoppy experience that will appeal to ardent IPA enthusiasts. Coming in at 8.8 percent ABV (alcohol-by-volume), this is an unabashedly bold brew that offers 72 IBUs and is available for purchase in six-packs of 16-ounce cans. Clinton Smith, chief operating over at the Coronado Brewing Company, states that the 'BIG Weekend' double IPA mays tribute to the legacy of Weekend Vibes. Image Credit: Coronado Brewing Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Double Ipas with Bold Flavors:** The 'BIG Weekend' double IPA pushes the boundaries of flavor in the double IPA category with its carefully selected premium hop varieties. - **High-abv Craft Beers:** The 8.8 percent ABV of 'BIG Weekend' offers a high-alcohol option for craft beer enthusiasts who enjoy a stronger brew. - **Premium Canned Craft Beers:** The 'BIG Weekend' double IPA is available for purchase in six-packs of 16-ounce cans, making it a convenient and premium option for craft beer fans to enjoy at home or on the go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beer:** The 'BIG Weekend' double IPA showcases the innovative flavors and higher alcohol content that are popular in the craft beer industry. - **Beverage Packaging:** The availability of 'BIG Weekend' in six-packs of 16-ounce cans highlights the importance of innovative and practical beverage packaging solutions. - **Brewery Operations:** Coronado Brewing Company's introduction of 'BIG Weekend' pays tribute to its flagship IPA and explores the potential for creating bolder and more experimental brews. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hop-Heavy Double IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopheavy-double-ipa.md) - [Dry-Hopped Double IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dryhopped-double-ipa.md) - [Hop-Heavy Double IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopheavy-double-ipas.md) - [Aromatic West Coast IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-ipa.md) - [Tropical Double IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-double-ipa.md) - [Hop-Heavy Double IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-ipas.md) - [Towering Double IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/towering-double-ipa.md) - [Robust Single-Serve Imperial IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-imperial-ipa.md) - [Quintuple-Hopped Imperial IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperial-ipas.md)