10th Anniversary IPA
Stone Brewing

10th Anniversary IPA10th Anniversary IPA
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From:
Stone Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
10%
Score:
95
Avg:
4.27 | pDev: 10.77%
Reviews:
412
Ratings:
495
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 19, 2022
Added:
Aug 19, 2006
Wants:
  16
Gots:
  16
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Ratings by Estarrio:
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Reviewed by Estarrio from Massachusetts

4.82/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured a clear, orange copper with a medium, near-white head. Excellent retention, with thick lacings.

A sweet, citrusy malt character is overcome by an explosion of tantalizing hops. I fully expect to see a sprig of pine swimming in my glass, but alas it's just delicious smelling beer. This is a hophead's cologne.

After smelling this divine nectar, I was almost hesitant to take a sip. Too many times have I been drawn in by a glorious aroma, only to be under whelmed by the taste. This is not one of those times. There is a flavor of sweet fruit up front that quickly and sharply mixes with a dry, citrus character and a divine euphoria of hops. I can nearly sense the pine needles traversing my palate. The high alcohol percentage is very noticeable in the warming and in the dry aftertaste.

This has an excellent mouthfeel, as it is less viscous than other potent double IPA's. A slight syrupy consistency blends perfectly with the carbonation. This could easily be the most drinkable double IPA that I've ever had.

I love Stone. I love hops. I love IPA's. I often feel that double IPA's lose something in their pursuit for the most over-the-top beer. For me, this is the benchmark for the style. Smooth, hoppy, delicious and dangerously drinkable at ten percent.
Sep 20, 2006
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.18 by dms1767 from Nebraska

Oct 19, 2022
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Reviewed by maddogruss from New Jersey

4.39/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Had this on draft.
A: Pours amber body with white head with nice retention and lacing.
S: sweet, grapefruit smelling beer with some sweet alcohol notes
T: strong, hop and grapefruit taste with some sweet, toffee aftertaste
M: full bodied and smooth; pretty nice
D: nice feel and taste combo; excellent overall
May 06, 2022
 
Rated: 4.04 by craigbelly from Iowa

Jun 13, 2021
 
Rated: 4.49 by JeffSK from Wisconsin

Apr 14, 2019
 
Rated: 4.35 by BeerBeast from Florida

Sep 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

Dec 02, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by C_Adams from Ohio

Oct 23, 2017
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Reviewed by DarkSideOfTheMoon from Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pretty awesome ipa. Served in a tulip glass at The Porch in key west. Golden amber color, light foam, loads of lacing. Can definitely perceive the strong abv on the nose. But thats mixed with mangos and cherries. The taste from start to finish is perfected. Nothing harsh, and it drinks like a beer thats half the abv. I've always shyed away from high abv dipa's...but this changes my mind
Jun 08, 2017
 
Rated: 4.52 by HeadiestDudeonLot from Georgia

Mar 10, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by ummswimmin from New Jersey

Mar 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.94 by liquorpig from Massachusetts

Feb 06, 2017
 
Rated: 4.64 by evanwoertz from California

Nov 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.97 by Sound_Explorer from Washington

Oct 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.23 by Futbolmanby from Michigan

Oct 22, 2016
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Rated by bnes09 from Illinois

3.37/5  rDev -21.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Pungent, off balanced, oily, soapy hop. Oily feel.
Oct 13, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by AD17 from New Jersey

Oct 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.19 by morrowd3 from Vermont

Oct 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.29 by Beerbom from California

Oct 11, 2016
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Reviewed by jzlyo from Iowa

4.06/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Aroma is floral, citrus/fruit and creeping dank hops. The flavor is citrus, fruit, grapefruit, malts, hops/mild hop resin and a mix of bitter and warming alcohol in the finish.
Oct 09, 2016
10th Anniversary IPA from Stone Brewing
Beer rating: 95 out of 100 with 495 ratings