IPA (India Pale Ale) - Stone Brewing Co.

SHODriver

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: pours a somewhat hazy golden orange hue with a little bit off white head which recedes to a small pool that sticks around for awhile
S: A lot of citrus with this one, mostly some grapefruit, a hint of pine and just a dash of herbal spicyness. Slightly sweet from the malts but mostly as assault of hop essence.
T: Grapefruit mostly with a bit of mintyness/menthol, some sweetness from the malt shines through as well. Lingering grapefruit aftertaste
M: smooth mouthfeel with good carbonation. Not watery at all and not excessively thick. A bit drying initially after the swallow but quickly turns juicy.
O: A top tier IPA from Stone Brewing Co. An excellent example of the style and a well done beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2011 04:29:03 | More by SHODriver

jwat

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

05-22-2013 04:17:58 | More by jwat

gamanley

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -12%

05-22-2013 03:04:14 | More by gamanley

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-22-2013 02:41:43 | More by SmellsofMahagony

jmcgahran1

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-22-2013 01:37:57 | More by jmcgahran1

scoot64

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-21-2013 23:22:54 | More by scoot64

VirginiaJeff1

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

05-21-2013 19:29:47 | More by VirginiaJeff1

Beerandboards

New Mexico

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-21-2013 19:06:30 | More by Beerandboards

jakecattleco

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-21-2013 17:59:20 | More by jakecattleco

verge

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-21-2013 17:59:06 | More by verge

PlinyBeMiney

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-21-2013 08:05:43 | More by PlinyBeMiney

RealCoolHand67

Arizona

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

05-21-2013 07:52:03 | More by RealCoolHand67

ericwa1154

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

05-20-2013 21:56:58 | More by ericwa1154

DarthBeer

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

05-20-2013 17:10:36 | More by DarthBeer

mcaulifww

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -17.8%

05-20-2013 13:14:04 | More by mcaulifww

Geno206

Washington

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-20-2013 04:22:54 | More by Geno206

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-20-2013 04:07:18 | More by Kmat10

pheelingIt

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-20-2013 04:02:56 | More by pheelingIt

RyanTeeter

New York

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

a: This IPA is gorgeous! A straw color that is dense with flavor so although it is clear it does appear hazy. It carries a great, wonderfully dense head. The head just sits atop the beer, like a billowy comforter on a bed.

s: The smell is the classic citrusy hops common to the American Hops style.

t: The taste is spot on to an American IPA. Nice citrus hops characteristics leave a lingering grapefruit acidity on the back of the tongue. You do get a wince of the alcohol within the flavors however the balance with the grapefruit is perfect.

m: Very smooth....'gives you chills' smooth. Low carbonation allows for this to simply rush down the throat, demanding more.

o: This is the quintessential IPA. This was a pleasure to drink and I would be blessed if there was more in my fridge (there is not). As I am reviewing this beer I am taking sips between every two or three words - I cannot keep it out of my hands. Very positive experience!

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 02:01:42 | More by RyanTeeter

skaboom420

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -23.7%

05-20-2013 01:53:08 | More by skaboom420

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-20-2013 01:39:34 | More by Ctrauty

Highstplz

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-20-2013 01:11:01 | More by Highstplz

NJB145

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-20-2013 00:36:07 | More by NJB145

infiniteloop

California

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-19-2013 23:40:00 | More by infiniteloop

IP-EH

California

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-19-2013 22:12:13 | More by IP-EH