Amplifier IPA
Two Brothers Brewing Company + Tap House
- From:
- Two Brothers Brewing Company + Tap House
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #2,409 - ABV:
- 6.7%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #20,902 - Avg:
- 3.91 | pDev: 8.18%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 12, 2025
- Added:
- Apr 10, 2021
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 3
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
Big, juicy notes of citrus blast out of this can, creating some serious volts of flavor that pairs best with some loud, high-energy tunes.
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Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois
3.85/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
3.85/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
From the Costco case, presumably for their Illinois stores (although 2 Bros distributes in 3 neighboring states.)
I rarely try a new AIPA, but I'm glad I tried Amplifier. It doesn't try to do too much and stays balanced. Started it with a lunch that involved BBQ and it helped make a more memorable meal. Finished it in late afternoon and it slacked a dry palate. Amplifier does its job.
2 Bros is one of those micros that should be a genuine regional. They are old enough to be a regional. But their distribution chain doesn't reflect it. There is a "me too modest" aspect of their beers, but that is why I like them. Maybe someday, 2 Bros will find their formula to grow to their age. Let's call them a late bloomer.
6/15/24 Had a second Amplifier (4 left in the Costco case.) Stand by the review above. Good with summer lunches.
May 25, 2024I rarely try a new AIPA, but I'm glad I tried Amplifier. It doesn't try to do too much and stays balanced. Started it with a lunch that involved BBQ and it helped make a more memorable meal. Finished it in late afternoon and it slacked a dry palate. Amplifier does its job.
2 Bros is one of those micros that should be a genuine regional. They are old enough to be a regional. But their distribution chain doesn't reflect it. There is a "me too modest" aspect of their beers, but that is why I like them. Maybe someday, 2 Bros will find their formula to grow to their age. Let's call them a late bloomer.
6/15/24 Had a second Amplifier (4 left in the Costco case.) Stand by the review above. Good with summer lunches.
Rated by mpk2020 from Illinois
4/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Can from Costco!
Apr 28, 2024
Reviewed by BarryTheOg from Illinois
3.8/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Great beer from a good brewery. Amplifier is solid.
Citrus level 11?
Jun 16, 2022Citrus level 11?
Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois
3.79/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.79/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
12oz can
thanks to Steve for the cans
L: hazy tangerine colored ale; frothy off-white head
S: juicy, citrus, pine
T: light caramel, grapefruit, apricot, peach, earthy pine
F: medium body, moderate carbonation, moderately bitter semi-dry finish
O: very approachable IPA
Jan 02, 2022thanks to Steve for the cans
L: hazy tangerine colored ale; frothy off-white head
S: juicy, citrus, pine
T: light caramel, grapefruit, apricot, peach, earthy pine
F: medium body, moderate carbonation, moderately bitter semi-dry finish
O: very approachable IPA
Rated by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois
3.82/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
3.82/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Tasted in a pint glass from draft at The Vine on July 29, 2021.
Sep 22, 2021
Reviewed by BalancingBrooms from California
3.75/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Yellow with slight haze and one finger white head. Nose is candied lemon and citrus pith. Taste follows the nose with lemon, grapefruit, followed by a soft lemony pale malt, and ends with citrus peel. Body is light to medium with medium body. Ends dry. Overall a solid beer, nothing special or over the top. Refreshing after a walk around the neighborhood with the stroller.
Sep 12, 2021
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