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Xtra 2.0

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Xtra 2.0 is a hazy IPA and the successor to the brewery's earlier Xtra IPA. It is double dry hopped, and the nose carries fruity, citrus and tropical aromas. Wheat and oats make it velvety on the palate, a softness that stands out in an IPA of this intensity.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
fruitytropicalcitrusy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—lime zest and grapefruit—layered over ripe stone fruit and subtle tropical fruit character, a direct result of the double dry hopping.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Xtra 2.0

◎ Appearance

Xtra 2.0 presents a hazy golden-orange body with soft cloudiness from suspended yeast and grain matter, characteristic of the style. The head is substantial and creamy, with fine bubbles that cling to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence rather than sharp prickling.

hazy goldencreamy headsoft cloudiness

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—lime zest and grapefruit—layered over ripe stone fruit and subtle tropical fruit character, a direct result of the double dry hopping. Beneath the hop-forward aromatics lies a gentle Edelhopfen spice and a soft grain sweetness from the wheat and oat base. The overall impression is fresh and inviting without any sharp or aggressive hop burn.

citrus, tropical fruitstone fruitfloral Edelhopfen spice

◐ Taste

The entry is soft and velvety on the palate, with the wheat and oats providing a silky mouthfeel that distinguishes this IPA from more aggressive interpretations of the style. Mid-palate develops gentle citrus bitterness and fruity hop flavors that echo the aroma, while maintaining balance and approachability. The bittering is restrained at 40 IBU, supporting rather than dominating the flavor profile.

velvety mouthfeelcitrus bitternessbalanced hoppy

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with citrus and stone fruit notes lingering gently into the aftertaste. The 6.6% ABV remains well-concealed, allowing the hop character and soft grain character to fade gracefully without warming or harshness.

clean, drylingering citrus
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
78
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 Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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.

Finding a similar Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, fruity, tropical character as Xtra 2.0 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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