2XIPA - Southern Tier Brewing Company

wedgie9

Tennessee

3.8/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Tasted from a 12oz bottle. Pours amber orange with a thin white head that quickly recedes to lace. The nose has some malts, but it is mostly just hoppy with a bit of lemon. The hops aroma reminds me of marijuana. The flavors are just as one-dimensional with light malt flavor and strong hops. It is not as bitter as many double IPAs I have had, and I enjoy it for that. On the palate, the body is medium and slightly oily. The carbonation is average, and the finish is medium with hops bitterness. The alcohol is a little out of balance, but other than that this beer is quite nice.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2010 06:37:47 | More by wedgie9

drpimento

Wisconsin

4.33/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Not bad, very servicable. Bottle started to foam over after opening. Poured with a nice foamy froth tan head and a bit of lace. Color is a hazy medium amber with a little hazy. Aroma is malty coffee cocoa a bit roast and on the milder side. Ditto flavor; Body is ok ditto carbonation. Finish is good; easy.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2010 03:42:46 | More by drpimento

CaptCleveland

Ohio

4.47/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Not a big fan of Southern Tier and actually can say that I have not tasted a memorable beer from their archives. That being said, there was obvious trepidation do to label: "4 types of hops & 3 types of malts", which recalls unnamed brewery's "triple hops brewed" BS slogan.
12oz bottle from 6-pack poured into SA (Sam Adams) glass, clear gold elixir, white foam head that sustains throughout. Floral fruits and pears predominate. No pines. Smooth hop tingle without cloying bitter bite leaves smooth and satisfying hop resins.
This dipa is smooth with nice hop flavor but not heavy and well concealed abv (8.2% if believed). Could consume a few and then get hit with the etoh. Be aware.
Overall an up and comer, threatening the big boys: Hopslam, Green flash and Double Trouble.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2010 03:15:39 | More by CaptCleveland

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.68/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

I appreciated the chance to try this, thanks to tenderbranson69 for sharing. Poured chilled from the 12oz into a tulip

A - A very clear golden with amber accented liquied and a thin white cap which drops to a ring w/ good clinging lace that holds

S - An arom of hops that has a strong piney aspect and mild acidic citrus note that lingers w/ slight grassy aroma accented by herbal notes and mild sweet odor w/ a pungent fruit ester

M - Well carbonated brew w/ a mild acidic and slight resinous hoppy feel w/ a dry spicy finish

T - The flavor has an apparent simcoe taste immediately w/ spicy pepper and herbs from the hops and funky cat piss-like acid in the hops. the flavor of simcoe gives the beer an acidity and spiciness w/ mild citrus afternote and mildly sweet malty flavor w/ light alcohol influence in the warming finish

D - A tasty brew, not the best in the style by any means, but flavorful and drinkable. Kind of one dimensional in the grand scheme so just above average form me - it could use more hop flavor other than spice to win me over

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2010 14:07:52 | More by Slatetank

Tomdee74

Connecticut

4.08/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Can't wait to try this. Southern Tier has proven to be very worthy with the Gemini, Pumking, Choklat,and Crem Brulee and I'm pretty sure this will be interesting! The reviews also have me excited.

A - Poured into a tulip glass i was surprised at the small head only about a half inch that dissipated quickly. pretty good lacing however i must say. It is a yellow very light tan color.. definitely a little lighter than other dipas out there..

S - Not an overpowering smell and i get the grapefruit, orange, mango fruity, tropical smell. it's not crazy, it's light, but it's there. a decent smell. very light and fruity..

T - Tastes a bit more fruity than piney i think.. i like this taste. it's very light i think. it's not heavy at all. the alcohol is very well hidden, i feel i could easily drink these on a summer day. so they are dangerous in that respect. hoppy but not a hop bomb by any means. Pretty easy for a dipa.

M - very light. refreshing, fruity. good carbonation. a bit sticky...

D - I have to say high as i drank this in about 2 minutes and i want another. it was super easy to drink. maybe a bit too easy. very light, refreshing, but too light for me for most nites.. i prefer a bit more body but this is very good and very drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2010 00:45:23 | More by Tomdee74

weeare138

Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Appears a semi transparent light gold with a small white cap that quickly fades into a gentle collar. Tiny streams of carbonation slowly rise to the top of the glass. Spotty bits of lacing are left around the glass.
Smell is of biscuits, caramel, herbal hops, spices, berries, pine needles, and citrus.
Taste is of the aromas with spicy oak and vanilla cream flavors pulling through. A touch of white wine flavors are found in the there
Mouthfeel is medium bodied, spritzy, spicy, and herbal. This would be the perfect compliment to spicy Chinese, or Thai food. Great deal on a case for his brew! That 8.2% is very wll hidden.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2010 22:04:04 | More by weeare138

Kendo

New York

4.33/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Poured into a Duvel tulip. Body is crystal clear -- almost oddly so -- darkish golden in color with a 1-finger white head that settles fast. Leaves some sticky lacing behind.

S: Citrusy grapefruit with some pine needles at first. Something earthy too. And apricot is there. From memory, it reminds me a bit of Saranac's Imperial IPA in the nose. Not as overwhelming or juicy as many DIPAs, but it's solid.

T: Hops dominate: grapefruit, pine and then some apricot. That part (the apricot) reminds me of Sculpin. Makes it seem a bit lighter and more refreshing as a result. Slight spice bite at the finish, and I can feel a bit of heat down the gulley. Malt is there underneath it all -- a tad bit of sweet caramel.

M - Medium bodied, decent smooth carbonation. Slightly sticky and resiny.

D - On the lighter side of DIPAs, this one drinks easily. Not as extreme or intense as others - in some ways reminds of Hop Stoopid in that regard.

Notes: so there we have it. Take a Saranac Imperial IPA or a Hop Stoopid and throw in a bit of Sculpin and you've got the idea. I like it.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2010 00:57:35 | More by Kendo

2Stout4u

Ohio

4/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This beer resembles Two Hearted in smell, but that's were the comparison ends. Don't get me wrong this is a good beer but for a double I expected more. I think Bells 2hearted is more complex and flavorful and it's just an IPA not a double. This beer does have an awsome creaminess to the mouthfeel. With that being said I will enjoy my sixer while on the patio but next time I'll go with something else for 10.99.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2010 20:02:24 | More by 2Stout4u

Pdiddey3d

New York

4.47/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Been anxiously awaiting this brew since I heard about its eminent arrival. Can southern tier surprise me by offering an exceptional, non Imperial series beer??? In short. YES!

A - Pours a very light golden color, translucent with some very active carbonation. Very thin eggshell white head.

S - Wow baby! Great aromas going on here. Major tropical fruit party. Mango, pineapple, apricot/peach, grapefruit. Some pine in there along with some mild malts and earthy undertones. Love the smell of this beer.

T - Somewhat like the smell but more grapefruit upfront than the mango/pineapple. The bitterness is much more subdued than I was expecting from a DIPA but it is nice. Very well balanced between the sweetness and hoppy bitterness. Very delicious.

M - Medium body. Mild carbonation. Very smooth with some slight bitterness hanging around in the afterglow.

D - VERY drinkable. You would have no clue of the ABV on this one as there is no trace of the booze it the taste. Great flavors and amazing aroma. Was a bit worried if they could pull off a signature DIPA that stacks up to some of the big boys I've tried but this is nice and very sessionable. Highly Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2010 03:39:30 | More by Pdiddey3d

lovindahops

New York

4.63/5  rDev +14%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

super psyched to try southern tier's so called "best beer ever brewed"

poured from bottle into my Ithaca Tulip glass

A- pours a very light golden look with a decent off white head. The head is as white as snow. It resides just as fast. There is some good lacing on the side

S- nice! Grapefruit galore. Piney and floral hops are secondary to the fruit. There are some earthy tones that are still attached to the brew's scent. There is some bitter malt that is included in the beer as well. Not much alcohol is present which is strange for a southern tier brew. I do like the stage that is set from the smell

T- sweet tropical themes of grapefruit and citrus are the star of the show. The bitterness of the hops are there as well. The earthy and grass like hops enhance the bitterness... especially on the exit. This is delicious

M- medium bodied and crispy at the same time

D- Southern Tier was right about this one. This is a fantastic DIPA. The scent and taste create a dominating brew. The brew is very drinkable. I would have to say that the last time I enjoyed a DIPA this much... it was 90 min. Well done Southern Tier!

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2010 02:44:17 | More by lovindahops

portia99

Massachusetts

3.95/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12oz bottle received as an extra in a trade with richbrew. Thanks! Poured into a Dogfish Head signature glass.

A - Pours a crystal clear golden color with a finger of bright white, foamy head with decent staying power. It slowly falls to a thick layer and leaves some sticky lacing on the sides of the glass.

S - Citrusy grapefruit with some pine up front. Some light sweet malt in the background, and just a touch earthy. Smells quite good, but the aroma is a bit on the low side for intensity. Complexity is also a bit lacking when compared with the best examples of the style, but it is still solid.

T - Grapefruit and pine at the forefront, rounded out with some nice pineapple and some apricot. Bitternes isn't as intense as I'd expect, but it is still strong in the flavor profile. This is a pretty balanced DIPA with near equal parts of hop flavor, bitterness, and balancing sweet malt. Malt component is sugary with a touch of light caramel.

M - Medium bodied and medium carbonation. Feels a bit sticky and resiny in the mouth. Carbonation is smooth and creamy, not really prickly at all.

D - Pretty easy drinking for a DIPA. Alcohol is not detectable, even at 8.2%. If a DIPA can be sessionable this is the one. Nice flavors but not as intense as many others - balance is such that you can tell its an imperial and not standard IPA, but still remains very quaffable. Nice entry level, first DIPA for the uninitiated.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2010 22:43:25 | More by portia99

johnmichaelsen

Oregon

3.98/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Can this be possible? A double IPA from ST that is under 10%. Amazing. On tap at max's today.

The beer pours a golden amber color with fairly good head retention and not much lacing. Mouthfeel is all IPA goodness, with the beer showing considerable citrus and light dank earth. On the palate, this really tastes like a dialed down version of unearthly, gemini and the like. It's got that considerable malty sweetness, but the alcohol isn't nearly as punishing and/or cloying, which is something I appreciate. Still, this IPA is definitely on the sweet side, with enough bitterness in the finish to counter, but not truly balance, this East Coast style IPA. So the beer still has very much of a tropical fruit flavor profile, but with the tell tale IPA bitter finish. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, but is not at all heavy or tiring (unlike unearthly). Drinkability is good, with the (relatively) low alcohol actually allowing me to finish my glass of beer.

Still not a big fan of the ST DIPA style, but nevertheless, this is definitely a step in the right direction.

Serving type: on-tap

05-14-2010 20:31:15 | More by johnmichaelsen

mtbbaboon

Connecticut

4.15/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Saw a sixer in the beer case and knew this was coming home with me. Poured a bottle into a 16oz Allagash chalice. Sort of a lighter color than what I'm used to seeing with a DIPA. Looks more golden than orange. It's relatively clear with no haze to speak of. Initial pour left an active, foamy head that settled into a light pool of suds rather quickly. Lots of pine and citrus in the nose. No doubt what style of beer this is from the aroma. Lots of grapefruit. I can tell from the aroma that the wife will like this one (she likes those grapefruity ipa's). Initial tastes packs a nice balance of grassiness and citrus. A noticeable combination of several hops. I can't really taste any alcohol here. A nice bitterness rounds out the taste. It doesn't pack that usual double IPA bite, but it's still quite tasty. One of the lighter DIPA mouthfeels I've experienced. Leaves virtually no stick behind and drinks easy. Quite an enjoyable beer to drink. Go buy some.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2010 19:51:54 | More by mtbbaboon

Mit

Ontario (Canada)

3.68/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

a-Nice golden colour with a minimal head.

s-Fairly malty for a double IPA. Nice spiceyness coming through from hops. I had a stuffed nose so....it may be off.

t-Wow...not super hoppy especially for a DIPA. Very full tasting with the malts and hops working well together. Still suprised at the balance and was expecting a hop bomb.

m-It's a pretty heavy beer and the mouth feel reflects that.

d-Deceptively drinkable. The 8% abv is very well done.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2010 04:03:40 | More by Mit

Pahn

New York

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

12oz bottle into Duvel tulip. No bottled on date, but it just came out, so I imagine it must be fresh.

Appearance: Moderate pour yields a 2/3 inch, fluffy just off-white head that dissipates quickly leaving splotchy lacing. Pours a very attractive translucent golden amber. Spotty lacing.

Smell: From the bottle: some potent grapefruit and sweet tropical fruit hops. In the glass: more tropical fruit, some orange zest, and a faint lemon note. As the beer warms, the grapefruit note comes back and the smell stays big and inviting. Sugary and a little floral. More alcohol presence than I'm used to smelling in an IPA.

Taste: First sip: mild bitterness, then a big, airy and bready malt finish that arrives quickly and lasts a long time. There's some mild, sugary and hoppy notes in the aftertaste, kind of like dried pineapple. The next sip yields more grapefruit and hop bitterness up front, and the malt backbone yields a little to the hops but remains prominent.

This is somewhere between Avery Maharaja and Victory Hopdevil. I guess it's sort of like Sculpin Lite, you could say. It's not like 90min IPA; it has a very "east coast IPA" prominent malt backbone, but the dominant flavors are all west coast hoppiness. It's not complex like 90min, with its myriad sugary, floral, fruity, etc flavors, but more direct. Southern Tier advertises it as not being quite an imperial IPA, but not quite a regular IPA either (it's pretty alcoholic for not-quite-imperial, but whatever)... which is about what it tastes like.

The taste is good. From early on, the citrus hops and their bitterness stand up with the nice malt backbone. Very nice balance, and a decent amount of depth (it's mostly citrus hops, but some piny and floral notes pop up now and then).

Mouthfeel: Creamy, light carbonation, medium bodied. Slightly dry finish.

Drinkability: The alcohol isn't particularly well-masked, but the beer is definitely tasty and refreshing. I found myself drinking it pretty fast, which is telling.

Southern Tier states that this is the best beer they've ever brewed. Is it? I don't think so (I'd say their oak aged cuvee#1 holds that title), but it's definitely a good IPA. The "It's not IPA, it's not DIPA," waffling is maybe a little silly, but accurate. I can't see this cracking too many "top 5 IPA" lists, but it satisfies a hophead's need for a fix, and tastes good. It has to be noted that $10 for a 6 pack of this is a great deal; that's cheaper than a 4 pack of 90min IPA, and while the latter is a better beer, it's not that much of a better beer, and 2XIPA may deliver a bit more west coast style hop pleasure to boot. The store I got this from only had 2 6packs. I should have bought them both.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2010 22:15:10 | More by Pahn

korguy123

Ontario (Canada)

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

Enjoyed a 12oz cooking supper for the Mrs.

A- Clear amber, half inch fluffy white head that holds onto the side of the glass for dear life. Carbonation dancing in my glass makes me happy!

S- Mandarin oranges, grapefruit, faint cherries. Not sure about the previous review but got no smell of soap from this beer.

T- Pine, oranges, lemmon zest bitter aftertaste at the back of my tongue.

M- Smooth, refreshing and juicy like biting into an orange slice.

D- I think I found my new favorite DIPA (for now lol) This goes down very well for a DIPA excellent on a hot summer day. Could drink this all day long.

When I first tried Southern Tier's IPA I thought they couldn't improve on it. Boy was I wrong. Another solid release from ST!

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2010 21:20:46 | More by korguy123

tempest

Pennsylvania

3.83/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Picked up a single from Abe's. The beer appears a clear amber with a short white head. The aroma, frankly, comes off a bit soapy. The hops smell richly of perfume and fruit essence with pine. The flavor pulls in more spicy apricot and orange peel, but it all feels too light for a DIPA. It reminds me of how light ST Pale was, but that beer seemed to be more complex. I appreciate that this is more drinkable, but it could use a hint of malt and more variation in the hops.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2010 01:49:39 | More by tempest

BB1313

Ohio

3.95/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured 12oz bottle into pint glass, pours a tinted golden color you can see through, no haze. Nice white head w/ decent lacing. The taste is very bitter, sensing tones of grapefruit and resin. Lots of pine. Very sharp. The hops are very pungent w/ this beer being pretty fresh. I wish it was a little sweeter.

As a DIPA, this beer falls short of Hopslam, Dreadnaught, etc. If you look at it as an IPA it is above average. Nonetheless, it is a nice edition to Southern Tier, especially at $9.99 a sixer. Recommended to anyone that likes a hop delight.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2010 06:21:48 | More by BB1313

Damian

Massachusetts

4.78/5  rDev +17.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Drank on-tap at Plan B Burger Bar, Glastonbury, CT
Served in a goblet

The beer poured a crystal clear, yellow-amber color. I simply have never seen such clarity on a beer of this style. The liquid was capped by a creamy, bright white, one-finger head that left rings of lacing all down the glass.

The aroma was sheer perfection. Super complex and hoppy, yet very balanced. Notes of peaches and apricots dominated. Tropical fruits, including mango, pineapple and passion fruit, were also quite apparent. Citrus fruits were noticeable as well.

The taste was nearly as impressive as the nose. Hoppy and quite interesting with a menagerie of fruity hop flavors and a stiff, yet unobtrusive, bready malt backbone. Citrus notes were quite apparent. Ruby red grapefruit came through strong. Orange peel was also noticeable. Tropical fruits flavors were detectible. The finish was semi-dry. Once again, citrus fruits came through loud and clear.

The mouthfeel was super creamy and smooth. A soft, pillowy liquid blanketed my tongue and never let up. The carbonation was very fine and mild, and it worked perfectly for this beer.

Drinkability was simply off the charts. The 8.5% ABV was barely perceivable. This beer was a sheer joy to sip and savor.

This was unquestionably one of the best examples of a double IPA I have sampled. Southern Tier has been putting out many excellent releases but, in my opinion, this is definitely their finest to date. If you are a fan of balanced double IPA's, you simply must give this one a try.

Serving type: on-tap

05-09-2010 05:03:19 | More by Damian

schoolboy

Ohio

4.88/5  rDev +20.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

One of my favorite styles, one of my favorite breweries. The makings of a winner, and it does not disappoint. This is a candidate for best all around.

So often strong IPAs are too malty, too hoppy, etc. This one is perfect. Strong, but perfectly balanced. I think will need to go back and get lots more.

The malt is light colored and thus the nice, understated malt taste (despite the three varieties, per the label). The hops are strong and green from nose, all the way down. Alcohol is not anywhere to be tasted. This is just plain good.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2010 22:17:36 | More by schoolboy

shirfan

New York

3.3/5  rDev -18.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Light orange in color with a thin but sticky head.

Aroma: A hint of tangerine and orange rind that you have to work for. I was expecting more.

Taste: Big letdown. Where hops shine in the standard IPA, they're just there in the 2X. Maybe more malt and higher ABV obscure things a bit, but on the tongue this seems more like a pale ale than a big, ass-kicking, name-taking DIPA. There is a twinge of alcohol kick in the aftertaste, not "hot" by any means, but just enough to indicate that this isn't a pounder.

Mouthfeel is pretty smooth. Drinkability is dangerous for the ABV, a feat S.Tier always manages to pull off.

Overall, I expected this to go head to head with Torpedo. No contest, Torpedo is the better beer. I love Unearthly, I love Southern Tier IPA, but somehow 2X missed the mark. Not worth the extra cash.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2010 22:39:05 | More by shirfan

ClockworkOrange

Pennsylvania

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

A 12 ounce bottle picked up at the Beer Stop for around $2 - what a deal for a DIPA. Uncapped and poured into my standard shaker glass. 2X appears a clear golden yellow color with about a finger or so of off white foam. Nose and flavors consist of white grapefruit juice and peel, lemon, resinous pine needles, a bit of sticky weed, some alcohol heat, bread, grass, sweet malt. Medium to full bodied with adequate carbonation and a clean bitter finish. Really drinkable. I had to pace myself to finish this review. Pick it up if ya see it.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2010 03:56:52 | More by ClockworkOrange

jera1350

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Golden orange color with a thin off-white head in a tulip. The head shrinks down to a ring around the glass and leaves some lace.

Big and bold hop presence. Citrus and pine with a honey sweetness. Reminiscent of Hopslam if I dare say.

I would have to do a side by side, but this tastes pretty close to a 4-5 month old Hopslam. There is a nice crisp hop bite that consists of pine and citrus. The hops are backed up solidly by malt sweetness that is very honey like. Some astringent alcohol is noticed as well. The taste is very balanced.

Smooth and soft carbonation in a medium bodied beer. The finish is dry and clean.

A solid DIPA that rings in under $10/sixer. Two of these would be all I could handle in a row, but a good beer nonetheless.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2010 02:35:58 | More by jera1350

TurdFurgison

Ohio

4.47/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bought this the first time I saw it, $9.99 per sixer in Columbus. Southern Tier is one of the most solid breweries (except for oddities like Creme Brulee). Their IPA is great so it's inconceivable the DIPA wouldn't satisfy.

The beer is crystal clear, light straw color colored, with a few fingers of white head. The aroma is very nice, balanced as it can be while being strong on hops aromatics. There's some malty sweetness in the background, but it's appropriately taking the back seat.

The beer tastes really good. Not quite as abrasive and tasty as Pliny or other west coast treats, but then the east coast is about refinement. This is all about flavor, juicy resin and pine needles, tasty stuff. The bitterness in the aftertaste is moderated nicely by the sweet malts, no off flavors at all. Moderate carbonation with a light-like body. Very good as always from Southern Tier.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2010 01:16:33 | More by TurdFurgison

Morey

Pennsylvania

4.05/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

This newby pours pale yellow with a touch of orange. Nice white head that has settled to a fairly thin lace after a few minutes. Pretty good head retention.

Aroma is on the mellow side for a DIPA, but the hops are definitely the front runners with some mild malty tones in the background.

Taste is somewhat dry and citrusy compared to their other DIPA's, although there is an underlying sweetness. No shortage of hop flavor on this East Coast Ipa though. Very nice.

Mouthfeel is medium. The carbonation hop combo on this double will make non-hopheads pucker up.

I could drink a few of these no problem.

Morey's Bottom Line: A nice addition to an already impressive line-up for ST. Not as malty and sweet as Gemini or Unearthly.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2010 23:48:29 | More by Morey