IPA (India Pale Ale) - Stone Brewing Co.

Siriusfisherman

Montana

4.35/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Clear, orange body with a substantial white head that stays around for a while, before dissipating into a ring around the sides of the glass. Good lacing.

Smell: A dense hop nose with some floral citrus, pine, and a little resiny as well. Light, sweet malt noticeable, and some great fruity esters as well.

T/M: Big bitterness up front, followed by some pronounced floral/citrus rind hop notes, light body but smooth. The finish is lingering bitterness, more citrus hops, and a subtle sweet malt. Dry finish.

Overall: Great beer, and so damn easy to get. I frequently pass this one up for other IPAs I have not tried yet, but here in Montana, this one is hard to beat. Stone, what would I do without you?

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2011 21:42:58 | More by Siriusfisherman

jono0101

Missouri

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-18-2013 16:21:53 | More by jono0101

Hobo

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-18-2013 12:33:10 | More by Hobo

Arithmeticus

Maryland

4.2/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured chilled in standard ale glass

A: dark orange; very little head; carb is good, but the bubbles are inert; little lacing
S: very hoppy, lively; aroma lasts quite a while; promises much in the way of hops
T: sweet, intense IPA; quite lively; strong in the finishing hops
M: viscous, thick mouthfeel

This is an amazing IPA, but to be had only on occasion, because of the intensity

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 02:32:05 | More by Arithmeticus

Chris_Mac

New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-18-2013 01:56:20 | More by Chris_Mac

juicebox

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-18-2013 01:53:49 | More by juicebox

Shogun730

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-17-2013 21:35:10 | More by Shogun730

FranzBC

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-17-2013 20:11:23 | More by FranzBC

EricClayton

West Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-17-2013 19:30:16 | More by EricClayton

spinedocschabel

Kansas

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-17-2013 18:37:10 | More by spinedocschabel

wdarcy77

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-17-2013 18:05:51 | More by wdarcy77

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-17-2013 15:00:59 | More by twenty5

eliz108

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-17-2013 14:51:47 | More by eliz108

Glider

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +17.1%

05-17-2013 13:36:26 | More by Glider

Kunstman

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-17-2013 02:09:11 | More by Kunstman

Fcolle2

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -12.2%

05-17-2013 02:06:39 | More by Fcolle2

Chingringo

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +11.2%

05-17-2013 00:10:32 | More by Chingringo

Rekrule

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-16-2013 22:56:58 | More by Rekrule

Blashawright

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-16-2013 22:35:08 | More by Blashawright

Rainblows

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -12.2%

05-16-2013 14:30:18 | More by Rainblows

45nDown

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-16-2013 04:24:50 | More by 45nDown

deekyn

California

3.25/5  rDev -23.9%

05-16-2013 04:10:00 | More by deekyn

augustwest0823

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-16-2013 01:02:17 | More by augustwest0823

inanity

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +17.1%

05-15-2013 23:26:46 | More by inanity

gfap61

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-15-2013 20:02:12 | More by gfap61