Stone IPA

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Beer Profile

  • Brewery: Stone Brewing Company
  • Website: stonebrew.com
  • Country: United States
  • State: California
  • Style: American IPA
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  • ABV: 6.9%
  • IBUs: 77
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  • Preferred Glass: Pint
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  • PHM Grade: A

Stone IPA

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I first tried Stone beer in a Chicago area pub and low and behold 6 months later it showed up on shelves in Minnesota. I had tried 5 Stone beers one night but this IPA was not on the menu. This is a great beer. Stone has a strong reputation where it is available and I’m guessing it will be a great hit even in the far North. This beer pours a light amber color with good carbonation and a fluffy head that lasts a nice amount of time. I like long lasting heads because they add some interest if you are sipping. Your nose will catch some nice hops aroma with a slight smoked scent, some herbs, pine, malt, something sweet and a tad bit of dirty socks! The aroma is misleading (especially the dirty socks). This is a strong aroma beer and lighter taste beer. Don’t expect the depth of a double but this is a great IPA. Enjoy some grapefruit and orange flavors before the finish comes. The mouthfeel is medium but so silky that is borders on thick. What a finish–smooth, memorable and subtle. Sure glad Stone made it to Minnesota. Maybe the crowd will be slow to catch on and I can get this IPA whenever I want.

Stone IPA, 3.0 out of 5 based on 1 rating
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Comments

  1. Great review and photo! This is a truly wonderful IPA and Stone is a truly wonderful brewer. I was a bit put off by them at first (a bit too cocky and full of themselves I thought), but I couldn’t be more wrong. They have a solid line-up and are always willing to experiment! Luckily, they know what they’re doing and get it right most of the time. FYI, try to track down their latest collaboration, a Green Tea IPA. I had a taste the other night. The jury is still out, but I will say this, it was definitely unique!

    Cheers!
    G-LO

    G-LO — August 11th, 2011, 8:08 am
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