2XIPA - Southern Tier Brewing Company

Gambrinus1184

Connecticut

4.2/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served on-tap at The Cask Republic in New Haven, Conn.

A: Deep, golden amber color under a thin veil of sudsy white foam. Retention is decent and clarity on this brew is fine; slight chilled haze.

S: Floral, citrusy and pine needle hops tingle in the aroma which is a little more rounded and fruity rather than an onslaught of hop resins. That said, still a bit skunky and delightfully hopped out.

T: Well-rounded, buttery biscuit flavor hits the palate first, leading into a juicy malt center showing hints of spiced, tropical fruits and grassy hops. The hops come on strong at first, with bitter tangerine rind and herbal, leafy flavors. Things balance out nicely, though, and the finish is bittersweet, fairly clean and without a trace of high alcohol.

M: Medium-full bodied, smooth and well-balanced. Not too sticky in the hop department which is a plus for a higher ABV DIPA.

O: A nicely balanced imperial IPA topping out just over 8% ABV. There's a lot to like in the malt bill on 2xIPA, especially if you like a bit of buttery diacetyl with your hops. Hops seem a bit stepped on in areas where you'd hope they'd punch your tongue, but there's something to be said for modesty and achieving a balance. Very good stuff, I'd surely pick up a bomber.

Serving type: on-tap

05-06-2011 00:43:00 | More by Gambrinus1184

justinm4bama

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

05-21-2013 22:45:03 | More by justinm4bama

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-21-2013 20:33:20 | More by InspectorBob

fredmugs

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

05-21-2013 18:08:42 | More by fredmugs

joshbrink

Alabama

4.04/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Serving type: 12 oz bottle poured into IPA glass

A: Lighter golden color. Lighter than I would have expected for this style. Still pretty to look at. One finger head, left small amount of lacing on the side of the glass.

S: Definitely can smell the hoppy content of the beer. Noticed the aroma well before I poured it. Very nice citrus and grapefruit aroma. Some floral notes as well.

T: Moderately bitter. Not quite as much bitterness as i was hoping for. Slightly mislead by the great aroma. Slight caramel taste to it. Definitely taste the citrus, fruity flavors, some grapefruit. Masked the higher abv quite nicely.

M: Generally good carbonation. Mouthfeel was not disappointing. Medium body.

O: A good beer, but with so many other rather outstanding IPAs out there, this one may not be one i will go back for on a regular occasion, but definitely glad i grabbed a sixer of it. For I will definitely want more than one glass.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 15:56:01 | More by joshbrink

Josiah2729

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-21-2013 03:25:13 | More by Josiah2729

nick_asian

Nevada

4.75/5  rDev +17%

05-21-2013 03:07:52 | More by nick_asian

swanson45

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

05-21-2013 02:33:00 | More by swanson45

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-20-2013 22:17:33 | More by johntfox

marshmeli

New York

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

05-20-2013 16:10:44 | More by marshmeli

profholt82

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

05-20-2013 02:33:21 | More by profholt82

Geno206

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

05-20-2013 02:13:02 | More by Geno206

bcuz7

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-19-2013 22:11:29 | More by bcuz7

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-19-2013 19:33:22 | More by randylangford

thaghost

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-19-2013 02:39:18 | More by thaghost

Nunya

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

05-19-2013 02:12:49 | More by Nunya

Srive009

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

05-18-2013 23:34:18 | More by Srive009

kjmass

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

05-18-2013 21:53:16 | More by kjmass

bluestar0828

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-18-2013 21:01:39 | More by bluestar0828

tgatort

Florida

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-18-2013 18:03:04 | More by tgatort

Dcunicelli

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-18-2013 16:48:12 | More by Dcunicelli

Jamison85

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-18-2013 02:06:59 | More by Jamison85

timoteo833

New York

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

05-18-2013 01:57:17 | More by timoteo833

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-17-2013 14:52:10 | More by twenty5

CanisMajor

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-16-2013 21:29:21 | More by CanisMajor