When I was getting
divorced one of the first beers I tired was from Stone Brewery. I’ve reviewed some Stone beers before most
notably the Arrogant Bastard Ale. One
that goes unnoticed for me is Stone’s IPA which is retarded considering how
much of a Hop-Head I claim to be. GQB7
and I were in Champaign a few weeks back and we stopped at Faren’s Pub and they
had Stone IPA on tap so naturally I ordered up a pint and let the enjoyment
commence.
First released in 1997
this Left Coast IPA utilizes Columbus, Chinnok, and Centennial hops.. by definition an IPA is hoppier and higher in
alcohol content then its little brother , the pale ale! Stone IPA is one of the most well respected and
best-selling IPAs in the country. This
award winning golden beauty explodes with citrusy flavor and hope aromas, all
perfectly balanced by a subtle malt character!
This crisp, extra hoppy brew is hugely refreshing on a hot day, but will
always deliver no matter when you choose to drink it.
Beer Advocate rates Stone
IPA a 95 which is excellent on all levels!
At 6.9% ABV and 77 IBUs
Stone IPA is the quenticential IPA for anyone who likes IPAs or are getting
into them. The first sip is a bit harsh
as the bitterness overwhelms your palet.
But after a few drinks the flavor profile explodes and you soon realize
why this is such a highly rated IPA. I
recommend Stone IPA if you like for instance New Belgium Ranger IPA… they are
very similar!
Cheers!
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