14th Anniversary Emperial IPA
Stone Brewing

14th Anniversary Emperial IPA14th Anniversary Emperial IPA
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From:
Stone Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.9%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.86 | pDev: 13.99%
Reviews:
577
Ratings:
780
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 17, 2023
Added:
Jun 19, 2010
Wants:
  10
Gots:
  44
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Ratings by micmillon18:
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Reviewed by micmillon18 from Massachusetts

3.84/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Poured from a 750 ml bottle into a pint glass. Brewed June 2010.

A - Pale yellow color. Two finger head that dissipates slowly. Lots of lacing around the glass.

S - Lots of floral scents here, like lilac. Lavender, fresh laundry (or atleast the floral smells that are sometimes associated with it). Lemon or some kind of similar citrus is also present. Smells really good, rather impressed with the types of scents. I've smelled flowers in lots of other beers but not this profound.

T - Very sweet, hoppy tones. I'm definitely tasting lemon or citrus of some sort, something sour is roaming around in here. More floral tastes as well, though more subtle in comparison to what I was smelling. The alcohol is present but its the hops that really hit the pallet (obviously considering the style). Lots and lots of hops, thats all I can say.

M - Long lasting after taste that I wouldn't exactly call pleasant. Smooth though.

D - Certainly something you'd want to sip and at 8.9 you'd be smart to. I kinda wish I let this chill a little longer as it was a little too warm at the beginning, which made the alcohol too overly prevalent. Overall a good beer, smells great and of course lays down the hops with an imperial passion!
Nov 24, 2010
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.74/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
November 3rd, 2016 - Another big, bad and bold IPA from Stone on store shelves is always promising. This pours like so many other in their genre, a small crown of white head and a dusty, tan color. The aroma is predictably bold and big with hop notes, leaning in with grapefruit and underripe pineapple. The flavor is both dry and sweet, like a well crafted tiki drink, and sparkles with some Countreau in the aftertaste. A sophisticated IPA, it has a few layers to offer, and makes for a nice break from the San Diego IPA staples.
May 17, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by brittanylicious from Indiana

Apr 08, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by heysuz from Indiana

Apr 08, 2018
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Rated by OKCNittany from Oklahoma

3.85/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
from very old notes
Mar 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.98 by Khaack from New York

Oct 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by C_Adams from Ohio

Oct 23, 2017
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Rated by TylerGray27 from Connecticut

3.92/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
This beer was almost a year old as I was rating this
Aug 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.97 by Coltron23 from Connecticut

Aug 09, 2017
 
Rated: 4.22 by dpgoblejr from New Hampshire

Aug 05, 2017
 
Rated: 3.18 by dms1767 from Nebraska

Feb 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4.35 by Jodio from Texas

Feb 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.34 by DeathByPuppy from Virginia

Jan 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.91 by GeorgeAKeim from Oregon

Jan 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.83 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Dec 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.03 by shagal from Canada (AB)

Dec 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.88 by CJNAPS from California

Dec 18, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Gkruszewski from New York

Dec 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.27 by RobertJBeer from New Jersey

Dec 02, 2016
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Reviewed by drdiesel9483 from Ohio

3.85/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
For Looks, this beer was really really cloudy with a yellowish color and a slight head. For the smell you could get so musty citris hops. Taste was wierd and I feel like it was somewhat english style but more booze and somehwat citrusy, very different. medium body and carbs. Overall this beer is very different like what I noted about the taste but not something I would want to drink again.
Nov 27, 2016
14th Anniversary Emperial IPA from Stone Brewing
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 780 ratings