16th Anniversary IPA - Lemon Verbena & Cascade Hop Cask - Stone Brewing Co.

Cheddar

Florida

2.5/5  rDev -37%

02-06-2013 02:19:37 | More by Cheddar

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

04-18-2013 14:57:50 | More by Jason1337

m0unds

New Mexico

4.75/5  rDev +19.6%

03-20-2013 03:57:01 | More by m0unds

Woodee

Texas

4/5  rDev +0.8%

03-12-2013 23:26:05 | More by Woodee

alexknuckles

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

03-03-2013 01:38:17 | More by alexknuckles

ONUMello

Ohio

3.73/5  rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

22oz bottle poured into a snifter
A: Hazy amber color with a one-finger head that settles to a lacing; a fair amount of carbonation
S: Tons of lemon oil and candied lemon with tart citrus hops underneath along with some herbs/spices and a hint of malt
T: The nose was promising and while the palate isn't bad, it's a little disappointing. The 'lemon oil' comes through a bit too strong where I was expecting more of a sorachi ace hop profile. I hate to pull the "Pine-sol" card but I feel I must. There still is an enjoyable earthiness to it underneath the lemon oil
M: Medium-bodied; the oiliness overtakes the crispness/carbonation I can tell is there but can't quite come through all the way
O: While this differed from my expectations and is far from my favorite Stone beer, I can't say it's bad by any means- it evolved from start to the finish keeping my attention and I polished off every last drop.

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2013 04:30:05 | More by ONUMello

dmorgan310

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

01-07-2013 06:07:02 | More by dmorgan310

rwilde

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

01-05-2013 23:22:29 | More by rwilde

smlmeyer

Iowa

4/5  rDev +0.8%

01-05-2013 20:56:33 | More by smlmeyer

user785335

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

12-31-2012 19:53:58 | More by user785335

Sunnanek

Sweden

4/5  rDev +0.8%

12-30-2012 16:57:11 | More by Sunnanek

gcamparone

Rhode Island

3.63/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 22 oz bomber into a Samuel Adams pint glass. Purchased at Wakefield Liquors in Wakefield, RI

A- Pours a golden yellow, slightly hazy body with a medium off-white head with high retention.

S- Grass, citrus, resin, soap, yeast.

T- Upfront I get some big lemony-citrus notes. Ends piney and bitter, slightly skunky. I'm not sure how I feel about the malt/hop balance here, as well as the upfront lemon flavor.

M- Quite astringent, slightly carbonated. Medium body.

Overall I was only mildly pleased with this brew. The hop character dominates and doesn't quite blend with the big lemon notes. Stick with Ruination.

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2012 01:29:34 | More by gcamparone

JIsaacMcKelvey

5/5  rDev +25.9%

11-20-2012 20:37:16 | More by JIsaacMcKelvey

CousinSuzy

California

3/5  rDev -24.4%

10-25-2012 05:37:50 | More by CousinSuzy

CampusCrew

Florida

4.33/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Well, not overly exciting style... but its well done.. the color is deep golden straw with nice head retention. Aromas on the beer are amzing... tons of ctirus and pronouced lemonas expected and should be... loved the flavor... im a sucker for citrus dominated flavor ipas and this was a nice treat. Nice little experimentation. I would drink this agin for sure. Nice medium bodied ipa. Well done stone

Serving type: on-tap

10-13-2012 16:21:31 | More by CampusCrew

TomPF18superhornet

Ohio

4/5  rDev +0.8%

10-11-2012 19:12:58 | More by TomPF18superhornet

FightingEntropy

Minnesota

4.45/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Second bottle of 16th Anniversary from Stone and really love this beer. A quick look at BA and... it seems I'm in the minority. So be it.

Sunset orange ale in the glass with yellow highlights around the edge. Creamy fluff for a head that lingers for a long time. Assertive nose of grapefruit, clear lemon, full spice and toasted malt. Taste is sharply acidic and full bodied. Rye from the description shows up as a lingering spice on the tongue. This IPA fills the mouth with malt and spice that doesn't disappear. Along with the nose, it's a full experience. According to Stone, lemon verdena is in this beer, a lemon scented herb (I didn't know).

I have a weakness for lemongrass and lemon beers, so this one is no different. I enjoy it a lot. My buddy Al likes it better than some of the BA reviews as well, so I'll stand with Al.

Serving type: bottle

10-11-2012 01:59:12 | More by FightingEntropy

FEUO

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +0.8%

10-08-2012 20:31:48 | More by FEUO

kylehay2004

Florida

4/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Two finger head on a clear amber with golden hues body. Aroma is that of a fruity IPA with grapefruit and orange peel mixed with lemon nestea. Flavor is similar to cardomnum actually with lemon only there as a hint. The IPA flavors are very hoppy with pine, floral and tart fruit. Medoum body and moderate carbonation. Nice zesty flavors with this a nice IPA overall. Not super special or memorable but worth having.

Serving type: bottle

09-29-2012 23:18:28 | More by kylehay2004

NateMac13

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -37%

09-29-2012 03:46:25 | More by NateMac13

The1WineGuy

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

09-28-2012 23:29:39 | More by The1WineGuy

Monkeyknife

Missouri

4/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from the bottle a slightly hazed orange color with two fingers of off-white head.

Aroma of lemon and herbal notes along with bready malts.

The taste brought out the lemon and piney hops plus a nice malty bite for balance. A moderately bitter bite to the finish. The 10% abv was surprisingly well-hidden.

Medium bodied with a moderate carbonation.

Very nice. A quality IPA from the folks at Stone.

Serving type: bottle

09-27-2012 22:53:27 | More by Monkeyknife

Chugger

New York

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

09-26-2012 00:59:58 | More by Chugger

HamGlade10

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev +0.8%

09-24-2012 16:18:08 | More by HamGlade10

Tiernan

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

09-24-2012 02:41:22 | More by Tiernan