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2x4 if you want aggressive, resinous punch,
Road 2 Ruin if you want drinkability with backbone.
Both clock the same IBU, but Melvin's extra alcohol percentage hits harder and leans into dank pine character. Road 2 Ruin plays it smoother despite being a legit Double IPA—it's got the strength without the full assault.
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Body
Δ 8
Sweetness
Δ 25
Situations
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Tasting notes
2x4
2x4 grabs you immediately with that piney, almost medicinal resin bite. The 9.9% ABV isn't hiding—you feel the warmth building on the finish, and it's unapologetic about it. This is a beer that demands attention and pairs better with aggressive food or late-night sessions where you're chasing intensity.
Road 2 Ruin
Road 2 Ruin is the more approachable of the two, even at Double IPA strength. The hops are citrus-forward and cleaner, sitting comfortably over a malt bed that actually shows up. At 8%, it finishes drier without the alcohol burn, making it easier to drink more than one without the weight piling up.
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