Phase Three Double Pixel Daydream 4Pk

Phase Three Double Pixel Daydream 4Pk is a double dry-hopped oat cream hazy double IPA at 7.7% ABV, sold as a 4-pack of cans. Brewed in collaboration with Other Half Brewing and rated 4.2 out of 5 on Untappd across nearly 3,000 ratings, this release builds on Phase Three's reputation for intensely creamy, hop-forward haze.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.7%  |  Origin: Lake Zurich, Illinois  |  Style: DDH Oat Cream Hazy Double IPA  |  Brewery: Phase Three Brewing Company (collab with Other Half Brewing)

Production & Heritage

Phase Three Brewing Company operates out of Lake Zurich, Illinois, and has earned a devoted following for its hazy IPAs, stouts, and fruited sours. Double Pixel Daydream is a collaboration with Brooklyn-based Other Half Brewing, evolving from their earlier joint release, All Pixel Everything, with a modified recipe that incorporates extra oats and a measure of milk sugar (lactose) to amplify body and creaminess. The double dry-hop process layers Motueka, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin hops, a combination that leans heavily into tropical and vinous character rather than resinous bitterness.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Zesty lime peel and tropical citrus juice lead the nose, followed by a refined vinous white grape note contributed by the Nelson Sauvin hops. A soft, doughy sweetness from the oat-heavy grain bill sits underneath.

Taste: The entry is pillowy and full, immediately registering a medium-full creamy body bolstered by lactose and oats. Mid-palate, sweet citrus candy and juicy tropical fruit dominate, while white grape and lime weave through the center. The balance tilts toward sweet and fruity but retains enough hop bitterness on the back end to keep things grounded.

Finish: Moderately long with a soft, creamy fade and lingering tropical citrus. Bitterness is restrained, leaving a clean, juicy impression that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Double Pixel Daydream

Pour into a tulip glass or wide-mouthed pint to release the aromatic hop oils; serving temperature around 40–45°F lets the creamy body open up without muting the hops. This beer is best enjoyed fresh — hazy IPAs lose hop vibrancy quickly, so drink it as close to the packaging date as possible.

Best For

• Sharing with friends who appreciate top-tier hazy IPAs
• Gifting to a craft beer collector who follows limited collaboration releases
• Pairing alongside a backyard cookout with bold, charred flavors
• Adding to a curated tasting flight of New England-style double IPAs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Double Pixel Daydream taste like? Double Pixel Daydream delivers zesty lime, tropical citrus juice, and white grape flavors wrapped in a pillowy, medium-full creamy body with balanced sweetness and restrained bitterness.

How does Double Pixel Daydream compare to All Pixel Everything? Both are Phase Three x Other Half collaborations using a similar hop-forward hazy IPA template, but Double Pixel Daydream uses extra oats and added milk sugar, resulting in a noticeably creamier body and softer mouthfeel than All Pixel Everything.

Is Double Pixel Daydream good for sipping on its own? Yes — the creamy texture, low bitterness, and juice-forward hop profile make it highly approachable as a standalone pour, even for drinkers who typically find double IPAs too aggressive.

Where is Double Pixel Daydream made? Double Pixel Daydream is brewed at Phase Three Brewing Company in Lake Zurich, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, in collaboration with Other Half Brewing out of Brooklyn, New York.

What foods pair well with Double Pixel Daydream? Grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa complement the tropical hop character; a creamy burrata salad mirrors the beer's soft body; spicy Thai green curry finds balance against the lactose sweetness; sharp white cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the fruit-forward hops; and lemon bars echo the citrus notes in the finish.

What sizes does Double Pixel Daydream come in? Double Pixel Daydream is available as a 4-pack of cans, which is the standard release format for Phase Three's hazy IPA offerings.

Is Double Pixel Daydream worth the price? It positions as a premium limited-collaboration hazy double IPA, and its Untappd rating of 4.2 across nearly 3,000 reviews and BeerAdvocate score of 89 suggest strong community validation for the quality delivered at this tier.

Why Double Pixel Daydream?

The collaboration between Phase Three and Other Half pairs two of the most respected names in contemporary hazy IPA production. The modified grain bill — heavier on oats with added lactose — creates a distinctly creamy canvas that separates this release from the crowded field of double dry-hopped hazies. The Motueka, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin hop combination delivers an uncommon vinous white grape dimension alongside the expected tropical citrus, giving the beer a layered complexity that rewards attention. With strong community ratings on both Untappd and BeerAdvocate, Double Pixel Daydream stands as one of the more compelling Midwest-brewed hazy DIPAs available in limited release.