2x4 DIPA
Melvin Brewing

2x4 DIPA2x4 DIPA
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From:
Melvin Brewing
 
Wyoming, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #216
ABV:
9.9%
Score:
95
Ranked #1,539
Avg:
4.28 | pDev: 7.71%
Reviews:
215
Ratings:
888
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 26, 2024
Added:
Oct 19, 2010
Wants:
  98
Gots:
  168
Dear (insert your name here), This is the best damn DIPA in the world. So if you were even considering sulking today, think again. Our 2x4 Double IPA is the Gold Winner of numerous note-worthy awards, including the Alpha King Championship; two years in a row and counting. You'd be crazy not to drink this. So close your eyes, open up, and experience the mad floral, citrusy, and clean taste of hop talent. If you don't love it, no...... you will.

100+ IBU
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Ratings by Damian:
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Reviewed by Damian from Massachusetts

3.76/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
Drank from a 12 fl. oz can purchased at Bottleworks, Seattle, WA
Served in a snifter

The slightly hazed, medium amber body was topped by a finger-tall, frothy, eggshell colored crown that quickly fell to a barely-there film of bubbles. A few streaks of lacing stuck along the glass.

Juicy orange notes came through big time in the aroma. Fragrant and pleasant. Somewhat zesty and rind-like. Loads of pine as well. Grapefruit rind was also apparent. There was a touch of sweetness from the malt base. As the beer warmed, the sweetness intensified. Candied orange peel came through strong.

The flavor profile contained the same notes as the aroma except in vastly different ratios. Sweet caramel malts appeared on the front end before a tidal wave of hops took over. Intense citrus and citrus rind. Very orangey. Both sweet and bitter. Loads of resinous pine sap. Some white grapefruit. The beer finished with an immense amount of pithy grapefruit rind and bitter pineyness. There was a pervasive booziness that crescendoed on the swallow.

The mouthfeel was terrific. Medium bodied for the style. Creamy, smooth and supple on the palate. The liquid contained a fine, zippy effervescence that frothed up nicely on the palate.

For many years, my double IPA choices were mostly limited to East Coast versions that were cloyingly sweet and boozy and West Coast versions that were punishingly bitter and astringent. 2X4 DIPA definitely reminds me of something from the latter category. Luckily, there are many other (better) options available now in all parts of the country.
Aug 02, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.06 by NodakEric from Minnesota

Feb 26, 2024
 
Rated: 4.19 by SebastianOwl from Massachusetts

Feb 11, 2024
 
Rated: 4.12 by joran from Kansas

Jul 23, 2023
 
Rated: 4.49 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

Jul 17, 2023
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Rated by Fowdy from Idaho

4.79/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Always a killer brew! Very few dipa’s are better than this one. Strongly recommended.
Mar 04, 2023
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Reviewed by beercam from Colorado

4.49/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Front runner. A pretty early-arriving classic among modern double ipas.

Clean. Just straight pure clean hop gas in aromatics and flavor.

Punchy, deep, heavy but nimble. Wyoming’s best DIPA. Compare to Pliny the Elder.
Feb 28, 2023
 
Rated: 4.1 by DownyIsHungry from Minnesota

Jan 16, 2023
 
Rated: 4.04 by craigbelly from Iowa

Jan 14, 2023
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Reviewed by MadMadMike from France

4.35/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Fresh 12 ounce can chilled in snow here in Salt Lake City, enjoyed straight up in the silver can.
This is a really good example of a Big DIPA, clocking in at a solid 9.9% ABV,
Taste is floral, citrus, slightly bitter hop notes balanced with sweet roasted malt and the obvious addition of lactose for heft.
Mouthfeel is slightly heavy but not syrupy.
Overall, dangerously good and recommended.
Jan 01, 2023
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Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota

4.29/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz can. Canning date stamped on bottom can lip is '07/01/22'.
Cloudy, pale gold colored body. Two fingers of white head, which reduces to thin cap and ring. Wall of lacing on non-drinking side of the glass.
Aroma of grapefruit, pineapple, and melon.
Taste is sweet grapefruit and pineapple, with some berry. Way at the end is a touch of dank pine. Much more sweet than bitter.
Fuller than medium mouth feel, with some syrup. Excellent carbonation.
Still excellent after five months in the can. Warming alcohol presence but no burn nor bite. True classic imperial IPA.
Dec 13, 2022
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Reviewed by Mdog from Minnesota

4.23/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
From a 12oz can:

Appearance: Cloudy yellow, big head.

Smell: Grapefruit, sweetness.

Taste: Pretty good bitterness, then moderate sweetness and citrus comes through. Fruity, relatively soft feel. Alcohol is apparent but not too strong. Moderately bitter finish.

Overall: Tried Melvin 2x4 in Omaha, but the cans were old, but the beer was still good. Picked up a fresher 4 pack in Denver, seems to be a little more on the NEIPA/sweeter side than old school bitter DIPA, but still quite tasty.
Oct 01, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by bpfrush from Wisconsin

Aug 15, 2022
 
Rated: 3.99 by zknight from Korea (South)

Apr 28, 2022
 
Rated: 4.39 by FrankCastle from California

Dec 06, 2021
 
Rated: 3.96 by HighwayChile from Kansas

Sep 18, 2021
 
Rated: 4.4 by DMarlinJ from Michigan

Sep 18, 2021
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Reviewed by hopphead31415 from Virginia

4.31/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I picked this up at the local store and saw that it was canned on 8/24/2021. Today is 8/31/21! It’s only a week “old”! I chilled it down and then poured one into a Rick and Morty themed pint glass. This is a DIPA with 9.9% ABV and 100+ IBUs!

Look-It pours a light-yellow color with good clarity. The head is one finger and white with a foamy, choppy consistency. The head retention is OK and left sparse, drooping, and wet lacing on the glass.

Smell-It smells strongly of grapefruit followed by peach and pineapple in roughly equal amounts. It also has a malty aroma leaning towards honey-suckle. I also get subtle hues of yeast esters.

Taste-The taste roughly follows the nose. I get peach, pineapple, grapefruit, tangerine pith, honey-suckle, a rich malt base without being sticky or syrupy. I also get some subtle herbal notes like clove, dandelion, and white pepper. The flavor is predominantly fruity and citrusy as I described. Therefore, it is almost like a modified west coast IPA! Noticeable piney hops though well-balanced and some light floral notes as well. Mild bitterness carries through to the end. It is on the heavier side of medium-bodied which was surprising for a DIPA.

Overall-This is a very delicious brew that has a clean flavor, and its attributes shine through unambiguously. The alcohol content isn’t very noticeable so pace yourself. Enjoy!
Sep 01, 2021
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Reviewed by Aleforge from Missouri

4.34/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: Dark hazy gold
S: Complex notes of pine & citrus, it smells amazing
T: Strong hit of boozy pine resin with a hint of bitter orange peel that lingers for a very long time.
F: Dry mouthfeel, but expected at this ABV.

I like it a lot and had no idea who "Melvin Brewing" even was until today.
Aug 21, 2021
2x4 DIPA from Melvin Brewing
Beer rating: 95 out of 100 with 888 ratings