16th Anniversary IPA - Lemon Verbena And Cascade Hops (Cask)
Stone Brewing

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From:
Stone Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
10%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.93 | pDev: 13.74%
Reviews:
9
Ratings:
38
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 08, 2014
Added:
Sep 22, 2012
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  8
This beer is cask only.
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Ratings by Cheddar:
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Rated by Cheddar from Florida

2.5/5  rDev -36.4%

Feb 06, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by Jaysmittyland from Michigan

Mar 08, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by rodemey2 from New York

Dec 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by TTripp725 from Pennsylvania

Sep 24, 2013
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Reviewed by Brenden from Ohio

4.31/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
On tap at The Attic last year. Notes are fresher than my memory.

This brew is a deep, clear amber-orange in color. It grows a strong head off the tap that rests a finger and a half tall. It sits like a craggy pillow and drops to a finger at a moderate pace, leaving behind thin but steady patchy lacing beneath a fairly thick ring.
I remember loving what they did with this, a unique beer that wasn't nearly so muddled as the other 16th anny version I had. The nose doeesn't quite pour out with the hoppy base, but it's the first on the tongue, making itself known as the carrier for the additional flavors rather than the other way around. Big pine and grapefruit notes balance lemon and a sharp but bright and crisp acidity. The verbana seems to add a bit of perfume that doesn't come in too hard. The herbal element is so much leafy as almost lightly spicy. The balance is excellent as well, with some caramel balancing the hard bitterness and the breads smoothing the flavor out a bit while the hops still come hard. Overall the exceptional juiciness that's so unique makes this a pleasure to drink.
This beer flows nicely, not creamy with the juicier aspect but certainly smooth, with lots of crispness to boot in a firm medium body.
Aug 19, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by davet100 from Virginia

Aug 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by waddellc2 from Pennsylvania

Jun 02, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by TheBoog013 from California

May 26, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Michael_20P from California

May 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Jason1337 from Pennsylvania

Apr 18, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by m0unds from New Mexico

Mar 20, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Woodee from Texas

Mar 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by alexknuckles from Ohio

Mar 03, 2013
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Reviewed by ONUMello from Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
22oz bottle poured into a snifter
A: Hazy amber color with a one-finger head that settles to a lacing; a fair amount of carbonation
S: Tons of lemon oil and candied lemon with tart citrus hops underneath along with some herbs/spices and a hint of malt
T: The nose was promising and while the palate isn't bad, it's a little disappointing. The 'lemon oil' comes through a bit too strong where I was expecting more of a sorachi ace hop profile. I hate to pull the "Pine-sol" card but I feel I must. There still is an enjoyable earthiness to it underneath the lemon oil
M: Medium-bodied; the oiliness overtakes the crispness/carbonation I can tell is there but can't quite come through all the way
O: While this differed from my expectations and is far from my favorite Stone beer, I can't say it's bad by any means- it evolved from start to the finish keeping my attention and I polished off every last drop.
Feb 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Jan 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by rwilde from Ohio

Jan 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by smlmeyer from Iowa

Jan 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by user785335 from Florida

Dec 31, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Evil_Pidde from Sweden

Dec 30, 2012
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Reviewed by gcamparone from Rhode Island

3.65/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 22 oz bomber into a Samuel Adams pint glass. Purchased at Wakefield Liquors in Wakefield, RI

A- Pours a golden yellow, slightly hazy body with a medium off-white head with high retention.

S- Grass, citrus, resin, soap, yeast.

T- Upfront I get some big lemony-citrus notes. Ends piney and bitter, slightly skunky. I'm not sure how I feel about the malt/hop balance here, as well as the upfront lemon flavor.

M- Quite astringent, slightly carbonated. Medium body.

Overall I was only mildly pleased with this brew. The hop character dominates and doesn't quite blend with the big lemon notes. Stick with Ruination.
Nov 28, 2012
16th Anniversary IPA - Lemon Verbena And Cascade Hops (Cask) from Stone Brewing
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 38 ratings