IPA (India Pale Ale) - Stone Brewing Co.

djjacobsen

3.81/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

I love Stone brewing, don't get me wrong but they could have done much better with this one. It lacks on almost all fronts. Stone is known for being cutting-edge and over the top. This one is a safe bet. It's not a bad beer, but it just lacks that Stone-esque edge that we know and love. The taste is good, not great. Bitterness is there, nothing else really. Nose is decent, earthy, piney and floral with mild citrus. I wish they would have tried harder with their year-round IPA. Middle of the road, at best.

Serving type: bottle

01-17-2013 22:46:25 | More by djjacobsen

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

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