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2XIPA

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Grapefruit and bitter lemon lead, a bit of doughy sweetness sits underneath, and a dank hop bite follows at 80 IBU. Massively dry-hopped with Simcoe, Cascade, Citra and more, this 8.2% double IPA on 2-Row Pale, Superior Pale and wheat malt is part of Southern Tier's 2X line, which the brewery builds around big hop flavor.

ABV
8.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter80 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusydank
hoppy
citrusy
dank
resinous
bready
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive citrus notes—sharp grapefruit and tart lemon—backed by a pronounced dank, resinous character from the substantial dry-hop charge.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 2XIPA

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, creamy white head that clings persistently to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that sustain throughout the pour. The beer presents as visually inviting with strong head retention characteristic of the style.

golden-amberdense headexcellent clarityvibrant carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive citrus notes—sharp grapefruit and tart lemon—backed by a pronounced dank, resinous character from the substantial dry-hop charge. Underneath lies a soft, doughy sweetness from the pale malts that grounds the aromatic profile. The hop-forward blend of Simcoe, Cascade, and Citra creates a layered, complex bouquet that evolves with temperature.

grapefruit, lemon zestdank resinbrotig, süßlichEdelhopfen-dominant

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and bitter lemon that immediately engage the taste buds, followed by a pronounced dank, grassy hop bite. A subtle malty sweetness and bready undertone provide ballast mid-palate, preventing the beer from becoming one-dimensional. The 80 IBU manifests as a clean, lingering bitterness that never turns harsh, with a resinous texture that coats the mouth through the finish.

hop-forward bitecitrus-drivenbalanced sweetnessresinous mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is decisively dry, with the bitterness extending cleanly into a long, lingering aftertaste. The dank, resinous qualities persist without becoming astringent, leaving a pleasant hop-derived dryness on the palate.

long, dry finishpersistent bitterness
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
86
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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