14th Anniversary Emperial IPA
Stone Brewing

14th Anniversary Emperial IPA14th Anniversary Emperial IPA
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From:
Stone Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.9%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.86 | pDev: 13.99%
Reviews:
577
Ratings:
780
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 17, 2023
Added:
Jun 19, 2010
Wants:
  10
Gots:
  44
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Ratings by coastiefish:
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Reviewed by coastiefish from Oregon

4.12/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
"a West Coast versions of an Imperial English IPA"
22 > pint glass

Foamy 1 finger head, pretty cloudy, peachy golden hue.

Wow. that smell pulls itself through my nose, I can feel it in my eyes. Fruity- very very very berry with a hint of peach.

Grassy, grapefruit peel, salty
Soapy, piney in the end through the long bitter finish.

smooth and slick.

drinkable? Its up to you. If you can handle bitter lingering for minutes upon minutes until the next sip washes it away briefly, bringing on a rush of salty grassy grapefruit pine, then YES. try this.

Im licking my lips enjoying the feel and taste as I say this was a fun one to review. There were a lot of new combinations I picked up from this brew. I dont think I would intentionally buy this again just for myself (though the 8.9% ABV can be desirable if I want a bold beer to back it up..this beer hides it well!) I would recommend this to certain beer geeks/lovers. <3
Jul 15, 2010
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.74/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
November 3rd, 2016 - Another big, bad and bold IPA from Stone on store shelves is always promising. This pours like so many other in their genre, a small crown of white head and a dusty, tan color. The aroma is predictably bold and big with hop notes, leaning in with grapefruit and underripe pineapple. The flavor is both dry and sweet, like a well crafted tiki drink, and sparkles with some Countreau in the aftertaste. A sophisticated IPA, it has a few layers to offer, and makes for a nice break from the San Diego IPA staples.
May 17, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by brittanylicious from Indiana

Apr 08, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by heysuz from Indiana

Apr 08, 2018
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Rated by OKCNittany from Oklahoma

3.85/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
from very old notes
Mar 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.98 by Khaack from New York

Oct 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by C_Adams from Ohio

Oct 23, 2017
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Rated by TylerGray27 from Connecticut

3.92/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
This beer was almost a year old as I was rating this
Aug 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.97 by Coltron23 from Connecticut

Aug 09, 2017
 
Rated: 4.22 by dpgoblejr from New Hampshire

Aug 05, 2017
 
Rated: 3.18 by dms1767 from Nebraska

Feb 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4.35 by Jodio from Texas

Feb 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.34 by DeathByPuppy from Virginia

Jan 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.91 by GeorgeAKeim from Oregon

Jan 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.83 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Dec 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.03 by shagal from Canada (AB)

Dec 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.88 by CJNAPS from California

Dec 18, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Gkruszewski from New York

Dec 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.27 by RobertJBeer from New Jersey

Dec 02, 2016
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Reviewed by drdiesel9483 from Ohio

3.85/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
For Looks, this beer was really really cloudy with a yellowish color and a slight head. For the smell you could get so musty citris hops. Taste was wierd and I feel like it was somewhat english style but more booze and somehwat citrusy, very different. medium body and carbs. Overall this beer is very different like what I noted about the taste but not something I would want to drink again.
Nov 27, 2016
14th Anniversary Emperial IPA from Stone Brewing
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 780 ratings