Enjoy By IPA - Stone Brewing Co.

Reagan1984

Massachusetts

4.7/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Only pop in for an occasional written review these days and this beer deserves one. I picked up 5 bottles and this is my last one.

The head is white and a bit soapy/frothy. Good lace sticks to the glass. Beer is a bright gold with a touch of brass in it.

Aroma is borderline perfection. So bright and fresh it hurts. Huge juicy citrus notes with a touch of green grass. A tropical note or two as well.

Tropical blast more apparent in the flavor vs. aroma. Again a blast of fresh citrus. Lots of tangerine and oily citrus from the peel. Just fantastic. Reminds me a touch of the pineapple Lifesavers.. (positive reference) Light cracker malt just to provide some balance, but this is about the fresh hops.

Light, refreshing and fresh body. Vibrant.

Great concept, great beer. Love it.

Serving type: bottle

12-02-2012 20:57:42 | More by Reagan1984

JakeDebus

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-20-2013 12:44:00 | More by JakeDebus

DrinkSlurm

Connecticut

4.24/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Enjoy by 5-17-13. Poured from 22oz bottle into captain Lawrence tulip. Pours a slightly reddish golden with a finger of white head. Really nice piney and fruity hop aromas with some great malty balance. Taste is crisp piney and citrus hops with a nice malt backbone to even things out...its smooth and easy especially for the abv. Really great DIPA....cant wait for the next edition!

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 12:23:11 | More by DrinkSlurm

megamass

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

05-20-2013 04:48:05 | More by megamass

PlayitAgain

New York

4/5  rDev -9.5%

05-20-2013 03:00:30 | More by PlayitAgain

assman79

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -9.5%

05-20-2013 01:50:14 | More by assman79

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-20-2013 01:32:00 | More by Ctrauty

sjanowiak

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +7.5%

05-20-2013 01:09:37 | More by sjanowiak

Bauzen

New York

4.48/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Hazy and golden in color. Minimal head with a precise pour from a bottle into a snifter glass.

Smell is slightly bitter, but very fruity. Most prominent notes are orange peel, grapefruit. Whatever hops they use, I'm impressed.

Taste is velvety, floral, fruity, and bitter. It showcases a flavor profile that only a young Imperial can deliver. Fruitier than Heady Topper, Milder than Double Jack, smoother than anything from Lagunitas (and I'm a way bigger fan of Lagunitas than Stone, usually).

You'll appreciate the mouthfeel. It sticks around and makes you want the experience to last longer. Finish is long and memorable.

Overall, it's a great beer, but a bit pricier than several competitors that offer similar young double IPAs for half the cost. That being said, if it's the only beer I'm drinking that evening, it's a solid choice. It doesn't leave me wishing I ordered something else.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 23:24:48 | More by Bauzen

bcuz7

Florida

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

05-19-2013 22:09:58 | More by bcuz7

KTCamm

New Jersey

3.94/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured from 22 ounce bomber into a perfect pint glass.

Pours light to darker golden bronze. Gets hazy towards the top. Nice fluff of white foam sits a top. Strong pine nose but fades out quickly. Real firm hop bitter blasts out and holds throughout. Really fresh tasting, but nothing mellow about it.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 22:05:27 | More by KTCamm

ShawnMH

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

05-19-2013 15:13:56 | More by ShawnMH

nick_asian

Nevada

4.75/5  rDev +7.5%

05-19-2013 07:05:26 | More by nick_asian

SurlyDisciple

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-19-2013 04:35:11 | More by SurlyDisciple

haknort

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-19-2013 03:33:40 | More by haknort

nesarebad

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-19-2013 03:26:46 | More by nesarebad

jakeox

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -20.8%

05-19-2013 01:53:26 | More by jakeox

jbarletto

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +13.1%

05-18-2013 21:13:04 | More by jbarletto

ChefBenhase

Georgia

4.75/5  rDev +7.5%

05-18-2013 18:28:12 | More by ChefBenhase

Kreko7

California

5/5  rDev +13.1%

05-18-2013 17:28:43 | More by Kreko7

andysc83

South Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +7.5%

05-18-2013 16:58:04 | More by andysc83

eyeenjoybeer

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -20.8%

05-18-2013 16:40:59 | More by eyeenjoybeer

jono0101

Missouri

4.75/5  rDev +7.5%

05-18-2013 15:53:17 | More by jono0101

Beer-A-Lot

Virginia

4.16/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

5/17/13

A - Nice cloudy, light golden. Good head.

S - One of the real strengths of this beer. Citrusy, herbal, some spice but not overly.

T - Again, citrusy and lemony flavors, medium hop flavors, yet very sessionable for the abv. Solid taste.

M - Smooth, not overly carbonated.

O - A very solid IPA. It's no wonder fans of this style seek this out. With food, I found it going down very quickly, despite the high alcohol.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 15:47:54 | More by Beer-A-Lot

teraflx

Arizona

4.75/5  rDev +7.5%

05-18-2013 15:38:10 | More by teraflx