Enjoy By IPA - Stone Brewing Co.

metter98

New York

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: The beer is clear yellow in color and has a light amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a finger high white head that died down but consistently left a thin head covering the surface.
S: There are moderately strong aromas of pine resin, citrus and tropical fruits from the hops in the nose.
T: The taste is very similar to the smell, except that it seems to have a little more tropical fruits (mango in particular) and citrus but less pine resin. There is a moderate amount of bitterness.
M: It feels medium-bodied and a little crisp on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is extremely easy to drink because the alcohol is well hidden from the taste. It has an interesting strong mix of aromas and flavors from the hops.

Note: Batch #3 – Enjoy by 12.21.12

Serving type: bottle

12-02-2012 13:50:26 | More by metter98

TheCuriograph

New York

4/5  rDev -9.5%

05-22-2013 01:03:56 | More by TheCuriograph

raynmoon

California

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-21-2013 23:26:29 | More by raynmoon

aleman39

California

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

05-21-2013 21:23:12 | More by aleman39

dcloeren

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-21-2013 20:51:05 | More by dcloeren

Beerislivingproof

Iowa

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-21-2013 20:01:26 | More by Beerislivingproof

VirginiaJeff1

Virginia

5/5  rDev +13.1%

05-21-2013 19:18:24 | More by VirginiaJeff1

jakecattleco

California

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

05-21-2013 17:58:51 | More by jakecattleco

Busker

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -20.8%

05-21-2013 17:58:47 | More by Busker

Metaltildeath

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-21-2013 13:49:43 | More by Metaltildeath

RollTide7

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-21-2013 12:37:36 | More by RollTide7

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

05-21-2013 04:20:36 | More by CosmoHopHead

olivermonster

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-21-2013 02:46:37 | More by olivermonster

deniserat

California

4/5  rDev -9.5%

05-20-2013 22:28:52 | More by deniserat

ericwa1154

Texas

5/5  rDev +13.1%

05-20-2013 21:52:08 | More by ericwa1154

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

05-20-2013 21:46:35 | More by johntfox

powz87

Illinois

4/5  rDev -9.5%

05-20-2013 17:19:54 | More by powz87

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