IPA (India Pale Ale) - Stone Brewing Co.

colt45n

Missouri

3.9/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Served from a 22oz bomber into a tulip.

A: very clear, medium yellow color, no haze at all.

S: Lots of piny hops in this one, typical for most west coast ipa's, all piny no fruit smell at all.

T: Freshly poured(while cold) all I am getting is the piny hops, didn't really like the flavor profile my first couple sips. Flavor actualy improves as it warms slightly.

D: Very easy drinker, goes down very smooth, light mouthful

Overall I thought this one was pretty decent, the 1st couple sips kind of turned me off but I it warmed slightly the taste got a lot better.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2011 12:46:23 | More by colt45n

infiniteloop

California

4/5  rDev -6.3%

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

IP-EH

California

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-19-2013 22:12:13 | More by IP-EH

brodericksloth

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Excellent nose ..very citrusy and clean. malts integrated but not pushy. overall hop dominated. very nice summer beer, it cools you off. lingering chewy pine aftertaste but not palate wrecking easy to drink. high acidity from hops. alcohol well hidden at 6.9% abv. nice head until the end. good pub or outdoor beer; only improves as it heats up.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 21:15:58 | More by brodericksloth

VoodooBear

Puerto Rico

4.81/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Presentation: 22 oz. brown bottle with an "enjoy by" date printed on the neck. Served in a Samuel Adams pint glass.

Appearance: One finger head goes down eventually and stays there until the end. It has a clear, bright gold color, and leaves some very nice lacing.

Smell: The smell is fantastic, with a dominating herbal hop scent and some pine, fruit and spice notes present too.

Taste: This beer has a big hop character, overwhelmingly so. It's very herbal, spicy and bitter. You've gotta love hops to really appreciate the details and character in this. If you don't it'll be just another (albeit good) strong, bitter brew.

Moutfeel: It feels creamy, full bodied and smooth. It leaves a tingling sensation on the palate that's quite curious.

Overall: An amazing brew in every single aspect. If you love hops, IPA's or just something crisp, bitter and challenging, you'll love this beer. If you don't, you'll probably be put off by the intensity of it all.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 21:10:18 | More by VoodooBear

cornpone

New York

3.5/5  rDev -18%

05-19-2013 20:16:40 | More by cornpone

ShawnMH

Indiana

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-19-2013 15:31:46 | More by ShawnMH

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.75/5  rDev -12.2%

05-19-2013 13:35:29 | More by Photekut

supa0525

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-19-2013 13:28:21 | More by supa0525

Boosnell

Louisiana

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-19-2013 04:26:10 | More by Boosnell

Curloftheburl

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-19-2013 04:13:01 | More by Curloftheburl

grumblebee

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-19-2013 03:47:57 | More by grumblebee

Jd2391

Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-19-2013 03:09:36 | More by Jd2391

BRYeleJR

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-18-2013 22:06:29 | More by BRYeleJR

alanv

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-18-2013 21:31:14 | More by alanv

jbarletto

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-18-2013 21:15:01 | More by jbarletto

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