Because Two Is Always Better Than One. Right?
Because two is always better than one, right? Why drink just a stout when you can try the Imperial version? Why drink just an IPA when you can imbibe a 2xIPA? Like cranking up the volume, Double or Imperial beers are often characterized by amped up ABVs and flavors. In the case of an IPA, higher hop intensity and extra juiciness are a given. In fact, the style is often attributed to Vinnie Cilurzo, now owner and brewmaster of renowned Russian River Brewing Co. In 1994 rumor has it that Cilurzo, while working for Blind Pig Brewery, added too much mash to his upcoming beer. Instead of tossing it, he ran with it. He later took his innovation to Russian River Brewing where Pliny the Elder became one of the most highly regarded DIPAs in the country.
Since then, many breweries coast to coast have powered up their IPAs, making it one of the most popular styles in the country. Need proof? In 2020, Double/Imperial IPAs ranked as the third highest checked-in style on Untappd with 34,000 different DIPAs appearing on the app and 6,585,229 total check-ins.
That's a lot of check-ins! To do their part, Harrison Hickok (@harrybeerbeard) and Jon Dispenza (@drinkingwith jon) are doubling down to unlock the 2X core badge on this week's episode of the Drinking Socially podcast.
2X is a core badge that debuted in 2016. Doubling the hops and malt in a recipe results in a higher ABV and can pack quite a boozy punch, so this badge requires you to drink beers that are a bit higher in ABV and intensity all around.
To earn this badge, check-in five beers with a style that contains Imperial/Double in its style name. Try five more for Level 2! You can work your way all the way up to Level 50.
Harrison and Jon are starting with a beer that has a pretty incredible story named G-Bot from New England Brewing Company. Looking for more Double and Imperial beers to unlock this badge? Check out Untappd's 5 Best Imperial/Double IPAs of 2021 or Untappd's 5 Best Imperial Stouts of 2021 to get you going.
Have two times the fun this week with Harrison and Jon as they double down to earn this badge! Tune into this week's episode of Drinking Socially on YouTube or listen wherever you grab your favorite podcasts.
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