Ruination IPA - Stone Brewing Co.

mj71

Maryland

4.7/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Poured a two-fingered very white head that dissipated semi-quickly. Deep golden color with a hint of red and cloudiness.

S: This may be the best smelling brew I've ever experienced. Now I get what the hop-heads crave. Very fresh, very pungent hop scent.

T: Solid malt balance completely quashes the hop bite until well into the sip. Slight fruity characteristic detected, but I'm a little congested, so I may be missing some of the more subtle flavors.

M: Thick, creamy mouth-feel. Extremely smooth.

D: Certainly a beer to be savored. High ABV and lingering hoppy taste encourage a slow pace.

I tend to shy away from most Hop Monsters like this one because they're just bitter, bitter, bitter. I decided to give this a shot because of Todd Alström's review. What a great decision. Just wish it wasn't $14 a six-pack in my neck of the woods.

Serving type: bottle

12-08-2007 23:03:32 | More by mj71

IPeteA91

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

05-22-2013 05:27:09 | More by IPeteA91

Hopmodium

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

05-22-2013 02:46:13 | More by Hopmodium

bmurray10

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

05-22-2013 02:37:01 | More by bmurray10

Erice78

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

05-22-2013 01:36:21 | More by Erice78

dbrelsfo

Georgia

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

05-22-2013 01:34:54 | More by dbrelsfo

Claytonbrewsby

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

05-21-2013 23:29:49 | More by Claytonbrewsby

VirginiaJeff1

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

05-21-2013 19:26:42 | More by VirginiaJeff1

Beerandboards

New Mexico

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

05-21-2013 19:04:25 | More by Beerandboards

verge

California

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

05-21-2013 18:02:34 | More by verge

jakecattleco

California

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

05-21-2013 18:01:04 | More by jakecattleco

PlinyBeMiney

California

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

05-21-2013 07:40:25 | More by PlinyBeMiney

Artjsantos

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

05-21-2013 03:12:50 | More by Artjsantos

Bauzen

New York

4.35/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Hazy and golden pour, with heavy carbonation that produces generous, fluffy, two-finger-deep head.

Intense, buttery and bitter hops hit contour the aroma. I detected notes of citrus and pine, but you can tell it's going to be super sharp and bitter.

Flavor follows the nose, and just as I thought it would, Ruination proceeds to wreck the palate at first sip. It's very bright, and makes it hard to pick out the flavors and components once you've begun. Some would say it grabs your attention, I prefer to say it kills any possibility of enjoying other beers after this one (at least in the same evening).

Overall, I enjoyed Ruination, but not as much as other offerings from Stone... Like Enjoy By.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 02:29:13 | More by Bauzen

jmccraney

Washington

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

05-21-2013 01:34:25 | More by jmccraney

ericwa1154

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

05-20-2013 21:55:54 | More by ericwa1154

Kreko7

California

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

05-20-2013 21:25:41 | More by Kreko7

KDE

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -13.6%

05-20-2013 20:20:08 | More by KDE

Burkbom23

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -7.8%

05-20-2013 12:52:26 | More by Burkbom23

Geno206

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

05-20-2013 04:23:27 | More by Geno206

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

05-20-2013 01:34:50 | More by Ctrauty

facundoCNB

New Jersey

4.11/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

a clean light copper, visible carbonation, 2 fingers of white fluffy head which gave off an intense amount of lacing. smells of pine, simcoe?, grapefruit, caramel. definitely getting lots of that typical simcoe cat-pee flavor, which i happen to love. a minty/piney/grapefruity hop experience. i really miss this beer. wish it weren't so damn expensive, i'd make it my go to. medium body with modest amount of carbonation.. creamy/sticky on the lips.

a wonderful beer. it'd been about 4-5 years since i had it, not because i was sick of it or anything but because i just wanted to try new beers. still as solid as i remember it. like i said, wish it were more wallet friendly.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 01:11:12 | More by facundoCNB

NJB145

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

05-20-2013 00:36:27 | More by NJB145

IP-EH

California

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

05-19-2013 22:10:05 | More by IP-EH

ShawnMH

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -13.6%

05-19-2013 15:54:00 | More by ShawnMH