Very dry and assertively bitter.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Second Street 2920 IPA
◎ Appearance
Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. A dense white head builds quickly and clings to the glass with strong lacing, characteristic of a well-balanced American IPA. The visual presentation conveys freshness and careful conditioning.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with assertive citrus—grapefruit zest and tangerine pith—layered underneath with dry pine and resinous hop character. A subtle malt backbone provides gentle breadth without competing with the aggressive hop bill. The aroma is clean and forward, inviting without any vegetal or oxidative notes.
◐ Taste
Entry is crisp and hoppy, with citrus bitterness arriving immediately and developing into a firm, balanced bite across the mid-palate. The malt body remains restrained—just enough pale malt character to support the hops without sweetness or heaviness. Bitterness lingers but never overwhelms, settling into a dry, refined finish.
◑ Finish
Dry and snappy, with citrus and pine trailing cleanly into the aftertaste. No residual sweetness or harsh astringency; the finish is crisp and inviting, encouraging another sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Second Street 2920 IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Second Street 2920 IPA
About American IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a American 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 American IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, dry character as Second Street 2920 IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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