2XIPA
Southern Tier Brewing Company

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From:
Southern Tier Brewing Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #1,590
ABV:
8.2%
Score:
90
Ranked #9,580
Avg:
4.02 | pDev: 11.19%
Reviews:
1,146
Ratings:
4,854
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 16, 2024
Added:
Apr 28, 2010
Wants:
  155
Gots:
  1,246
Double IPA with citrusy hops. Leaves a lingering bitterness with just the right balance of malts to disguise the extra gravity.

IBU: 80
Hops: CTZ, Cascade, Citra, Simcoe, Centennial.
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Ratings by begforme4484:
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Reviewed by begforme4484 from North Carolina

3.95/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
I'm surprised this beer doesn't have a ridiculous ABV being from Southern Tier.

Pours a very light golden/amber color. Decent amount of a white head that recedes quick with mild lacing at the edges.

Smell? Hops! Citrus! Hops! There is a sweet aroma in there that doesn't smell like malts. Honey mayhaps? Definitely a doughy backbone. Very stringent hop smell.

Tastes makes me hoppy! Very sharp citrus hop flavor bites your tongue in the beginning. A light sweetness from the doughy malts tries to make its way forward, but the bitter hop finish puts that to rest.

Mouthfeel is somewhat sticky in the aftertaste. Clean and medium carbonation while sipping.

Drinkability is a good. For a DIPA, it's very approachable. Definitely a session beer.
Jul 30, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.87 by Costa417 from Massachusetts

Mar 16, 2024
 
Rated: 3.78 by SouthCrescent from Pennsylvania

Mar 05, 2024
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Rated by beer_mon

3.71/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
What I like most about this IPA is it's dry mouthfeel. It doesn't overdo the whole double IPA thing to overwhelm you.
Feb 20, 2024
 
Rated: 4.04 by not2quick from Missouri

Jan 25, 2024
 
Rated: 3.5 by Noelito76 from New York

Jan 20, 2024
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Reviewed by Mack-Thrice from Florida

3.74/5  rDev -7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle, 3 months after best by date on bottle. Clear with minimal head.
Aroma slight citrusy.
Taste is smooth, with various notes well blended, nothing prominent.
Mouthfeel is smooth, light carbonation.
A good beer, would buy again.
Jan 02, 2024
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Reviewed by QuietlyJudgingYou

4.06/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Can says Best By 04/02/24

Appearance: Crystal clear light honey color, with a big and fluffy off white head. Spotty lacing. Pretty beer.
Smell: Fresh orange, bit of pine, slightly herbal and floral. Not a strong smelling beer, but it smells nice.
Taste: Sweet and bitter. Citrus, mainly with a bit of orange. More of a candied orange than fresh, not artificial though. Good dose of pine in there followed by a lasting bitterness. Malt is straight forward, borderline syrupy and throws some white bread flavor into the mix. Alcohol comes through loud and clear in the taste. Boozy finish.
Feel: Medium bodied, light carbonation, a little syrupy but still dry. All of that 8.2% can be felt.
Overall: A brash, boozy and enjoyable double IPA.
Jan 01, 2024
 
Rated: 3.96 by cabsandking from Ohio

Dec 11, 2023
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Reviewed by KenjiN from Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This beer has a clear orange appearance & a thick off-white head. The aroma is of citrus. The body is medium-full. Tastes are of grapefruit and orange.

The high (8%) ABV is well-hidden.
Nov 02, 2023
 
Rated: 4.26 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Oct 18, 2023
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Reviewed by Caoimhin from Pennsylvania

4.35/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 2.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
This is a great tasting and great smelling Double IPA with a surprisingly light body. It almosts tastes like a Belgian Tripel that was hopped like an American Double IPA. It deserves the outstanding rating.
Sep 02, 2023
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Reviewed by DumbRunner26 from North Carolina

3.77/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Copper color with thick sticky head. Pine aroma. Citrus and tropical hop flavors. Balanced well with crisp mouthfeel. Overall a good representation of the style.
Aug 13, 2023
 
Rated: 3.86 by Slyde180 from Texas

Aug 09, 2023
 
Rated: 3.99 by craigbelly from Iowa

Jul 17, 2023
 
Rated: 3.24 by JHeard79 from North Carolina

Jul 16, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Electros from Canada (ON)

Jul 03, 2023
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Reviewed by jeffdr123 from Florida

4.02/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
On tap at Florida Taphouse. Pours a pretty copper color and maintains the lacing. This is all about the hops. Not malt. Just strongly piney hops. When I want to be reminded what IPA is about, this is a good reminder.
Jul 02, 2023
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Reviewed by ramseye4 from Virginia

4.19/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
God almighty I’ve been on a whirlwind with this 15 pack, with some greats and some bombs. Anyhoo here we go on this one.
A- huge head, huge lacing, amber color. Check.

S-earth pine, prominent hops, citrus, bready malt

T- orange, citrus, strong, strong spicy malt, some arboreal bitterness, pine underbrush. It’s good.

M- oily, full bodied.

O- good lord after some of the crap I had to drink in this mixed pack I’m glad this and the normal IPA restored my faith in ST
Jun 12, 2023
 
Rated: 4.1 by BuddyZ from Pennsylvania

Apr 29, 2023
2XIPA from Southern Tier Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 4854 ratings