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Go-Two

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Session IPA · One of 82 Session IPAs in hopIQ

A low-strength IPA at 2.8 percent, first released in 2026 and hopped with Chinook, Cascade and Mosaic. The aroma is bright with citrus and tropical fruit, grapefruit and a resinous pine edge from the Chinook, and a berry-like note from the Mosaic. Two-row pale malt, wheat and a little C-15 crystal give a light, bready body with a faint caramel touch, while a small share of chocolate malt adds a toasty edge. The finish is short, dry and gently bitter.

ABV
2.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Session IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
piney
tropical
hoppy
Malt character
bready
toasty
caramel
Distinctive notes
berry

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Go-Two

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is brisk, creating a lively visual presence typical of the session IPA category.

pale goldenclearfine head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes, underpinned by assertive grapefruit from the Chinook hop. A resinous pine edge frames the aromatic profile, while the Mosaic contributes berry-like undertones that round out the overall character.

citrus, tropicalgrapefruit, pineberry notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and bready, with wheat and two-row pale malt providing a clean foundation. A subtle caramel sweetness emerges in the mid-palate, while chocolate malt adds a gentle toasty warmth that prevents the beer from becoming thin or one-dimensional. Bitterness builds gradually and remains restrained, finishing with a dry, balanced character.

light, breadycaramel sweetnessgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with a dry, gently bitter edge that encourages another sip. The aftertaste remains crisp without lingering harshness.

short, drygentle bitterness
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Go-Two

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Go-Two

About Session IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Session 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 Session IPA

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

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