More L2 Orbit 4Pk

More L2 Orbit 4Pk is a Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA from More Brewing Company in Villa Park, Illinois, sold as a four-pack of cans. Named in honor of the James Webb Space Telescope, this DIPA carries a strong 4 out of 5 rating on Untappd across nearly 1,400 reviews, signaling consistent crowd approval among haze-forward IPA drinkers.

Quick Facts: Style: DDH Double IPA  |  Origin: Villa Park, Illinois  |  Brewery: More Brewing Company  |  Hops: Lotus, Barbe Rouge, Nelson Sauvin  |  Format: 4-Pack Cans

Production & Heritage

More Brewing Company operates out of Villa Park, Illinois, with additional locations in Huntley and Bartlett, and has built a following around aggressively hopped, haze-driven IPAs. L2 Orbit is double dry-hopped, meaning the beer receives two separate additions of hops after primary fermentation, intensifying aromatic complexity without adding bitterness. The hop bill of Lotus, Barbe Rouge, and Nelson Sauvin is notably eclectic — Lotus contributes citrus and vanilla tones, Barbe Rouge (a French hop) brings red berry and stone fruit character, and Nelson Sauvin adds white wine-like gooseberry and tropical notes more common in New Zealand hop-forward beers.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright orange and tangerine peel lead the nose, followed by layers of mixed berries and ripe melon. There is a distinct tropical undercurrent, hinting at pineapple and gooseberry from the Nelson Sauvin hops.

Taste: The palate opens with juicy citrus — primarily orange and tangerine — before expanding into softer tropical sweetness reminiscent of pineapple and melon at the mid-palate. Berry notes from the Barbe Rouge hops weave underneath, adding a subtle red-fruit dimension that keeps the beer from reading as one-note tropical. The body is medium, and a mild sweetness carries the hop flavors without veering into cloying territory.

Finish: Smooth and moderately long, with lingering tangerine pith and a gentle fruit sweetness that fades cleanly. Carbonation is average rather than aggressive, which gives the finish a soft, pillowy texture characteristic of the modern hazy DIPA style.

How to Drink L2 Orbit

Serve cold, ideally around 40–45°F, in a tulip glass or stemless IPA glass that concentrates the generous aromatics. This beer is built for drinking fresh and straight from the can or poured — it does not benefit from aging. For cocktail-adjacent serves, L2 Orbit works well in a Beer-mosa paired with fresh tangerine juice to amplify its citrus profile, a Hop Shandy blended with lemonade for a lighter warm-weather drink, or a Michelada variation where the tropical fruit character provides an unexpected but balanced counterpoint to the savory mix.

Best For

• Sharing at a backyard cookout with fellow hop-forward beer fans
• Bringing to a craft beer tasting focused on hazy DIPAs
• Gifting to an IPA enthusiast who appreciates unusual hop combinations
• Pairing with spicy food nights — tacos, wings, or Thai takeout

Frequently Asked Questions

What does L2 Orbit taste like? L2 Orbit delivers pronounced orange and tangerine citrus up front, layered with tropical pineapple and melon sweetness, and a subtle berry undertone from its Barbe Rouge hops. It drinks smooth and medium-bodied with a soft, hazy mouthfeel typical of modern Double IPAs.

How does L2 Orbit compare to More DDH Elixir Fields? Both are double dry-hopped DIPAs from More Brewing, but L2 Orbit distinguishes itself with the inclusion of French-grown Barbe Rouge and New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops, which introduce red berry and white wine-like gooseberry notes not found in Elixir Fields. Elixir Fields tends to lean more purely tropical, while L2 Orbit has a broader fruit spectrum.

Is L2 Orbit good for IPA beginners? Its medium body, smooth mouthfeel, and restrained bitterness make it more approachable than many Double IPAs, though the hop intensity is still significant. Beginners who enjoy fruit-forward flavors should find L2 Orbit a solid entry point into the hazy DIPA category.

Where is L2 Orbit made? L2 Orbit is brewed by More Brewing Company, headquartered in Villa Park, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. The brewery also operates taproom locations in Huntley and Bartlett, Illinois.

What foods pair well with L2 Orbit? Fish tacos with mango salsa complement the beer's tropical citrus notes. Spicy Thai green curry finds balance against the malty sweetness. A sharp aged cheddar creates a satisfying contrast with the hop-driven fruit character. Grilled chicken with a citrus marinade mirrors the tangerine and orange aromatics. Coconut shrimp echoes the tropical sweetness while adding textural contrast.

What sizes does L2 Orbit come in? L2 Orbit is available in a four-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format from More Brewing Company for this release.

Is L2 Orbit worth the price? L2 Orbit positions as a small-batch, specialty craft DIPA from an independent Illinois brewery, placing it in the premium tier for hazy Double IPAs. The uncommon hop combination of Lotus, Barbe Rouge, and Nelson Sauvin and its strong Untappd reception suggest solid value for drinkers who seek distinctive hop profiles beyond the mainstream.

Why L2 Orbit?

What separates L2 Orbit from the crowded hazy DIPA field is its hop selection. The pairing of French Barbe Rouge with New Zealand Nelson Sauvin alongside American Lotus creates a tri-continental flavor profile that moves well beyond the typical Citra-Mosaic playbook. The result is a beer that hits familiar hazy DIPA expectations — juicy, smooth, aromatic — while introducing genuine complexity from its berry and gooseberry undertones. With nearly 1,400 Untappd ratings holding steady at 4 out of 5, L2 Orbit has proven itself as one of More Brewing's more compelling limited releases, named fittingly after the orbital point where the James Webb Space Telescope sits — a nod to reaching further than what came before.