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Twenty2

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Twenty2 is a double IPA brewed with German and English malts plus a small dose of sugar, which sharpens the dryness and lets the American hops stand out. Yellow fruit, grapefruit and bergamot come in abundance, with balsamic echoes. The bitterness is well balanced, and the considerable alcohol stays well hidden.

ABV
7.6%
Bitterness
Very bitter70 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced American hop character: bright citrus notes of grapefruit and bergamot mingle with ripe stone and yellow fruit aromatics.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Twenty2

◎ Appearance

Twenty2 presents a clear, bright golden-yellow hue with excellent transparency. The head is substantial and persistent, leaving delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting a fine, tight foam structure.

golden-yellowclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced American hop character: bright citrus notes of grapefruit and bergamot mingle with ripe stone and yellow fruit aromatics. Beneath the hop intensity, subtle balsamic undertones emerge, while the German and English malts provide a clean, grainy foundation that frames rather than dominates the profile.

grapefruit, bergamotyellow fruitbalsamic undertonesAmerican hop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a bold, resinous hop bitterness that is nonetheless well-calibrated and integrated. Yellow fruit and citrus flavors develop across the mid-palate, while the addition of sugar sharpens the dryness and prevents any cloying sweetness. The considerable 7.6% alcohol remains impressively concealed, allowing the clean malt backbone to support rather than compete with the hop character.

balanced bitternesscitrus-drivendry finishhidden alcohol warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and persistent, with lingering grapefruit and resinous hop notes that fade gradually. A subtle mineral dryness extends the aftertaste without harshness.

lingering citrusdry, mineral
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Double IPA

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What is a Double IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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