2XIPA
Southern Tier Brewing Company

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From:
Southern Tier Brewing Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #1,788
ABV:
8.2%
Score:
90
Ranked #8,911
Avg:
4.02 | pDev: 11.19%
Reviews:
1,150
Ratings:
4,860
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 18, 2025
Added:
Apr 28, 2010
Wants:
  156
Gots:
  1,247
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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Rated: 4 by smithj4 from New York

Jan 18, 2025
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Reviewed by jmbranum from Oklahoma

4.4/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Enjoyed from a tall boy can poured into a pint glass very large head Crystal Clear Amber liquid quite hoppy aroma flavor is fairly dry with some sprucy notes mouthfeel very full

Several layers of hops
Dec 31, 2024
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Reviewed by MackT from Florida

4.11/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
12 oz. Can, 10 weeks before “best by” date.
Clear amber, slight head, minimal lacing.
Aroma is faint, nothing stands out.
Taste is a fine blend of slight tropical hops, nothing stands out. Mouthfeel is effervescent, tangy. Overall, very drinkable, would buy again.
Dec 26, 2024
 
Rated: 3.78 by blevinsaj from Ohio

Nov 28, 2024
 
Rated: 3.94 by tbeer40 from New Jersey

Oct 16, 2024
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Reviewed by GStone899 from Minnesota

3.94/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
I'm a sucker for a double IPA and this one is solid. Not my favorite 2x IPA I've ever had but probably mis-pack. Malt forward but would like a little more bite. Nice hop after taste. Not much head all things considered. Smells great. Would crush again.
Jul 19, 2024
 
Rated: 3.87 by Costa417 from Massachusetts

Mar 16, 2024
 
Rated: 3.78 by XsoldoutX 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