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Stone IPA
Stone Brewing
- From:
- Stone Brewing
- California, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #111 - ABV:
- 6.9%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #2,875 - Avg:
- 4.2 | pDev: 10.71%
- Reviews:
- 3,247
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Saturday at 03:20 AM
- Added:
- Jan 25, 2001
- Wants:
- 512
- Gots:
- 3,486
One of the most well respected and best-selling IPAs in the country, this golden beauty explodes with citrusy flavor and hop aromas, all perfectly balanced by a subtle malt character.
The IPA That Launched Generations of Hop Fanatics
First Release: August 1997
By definition, an India pale ale is hoppier and higher in alcohol than its little brother, pale ale—and we deliver in spades. Now one of the most well-respected and best-selling IPAs in the country, this golden beauty explodes with citrusy, piney hop flavors and aromas, all perfectly balanced by a subtle malt character. This crisp, extra hoppy brew is hugely refreshing on a hot day, but will always deliver no matter when you choose to drink it.
The IPA That Launched Generations of Hop Fanatics
First Release: August 1997
By definition, an India pale ale is hoppier and higher in alcohol than its little brother, pale ale—and we deliver in spades. Now one of the most well-respected and best-selling IPAs in the country, this golden beauty explodes with citrusy, piney hop flavors and aromas, all perfectly balanced by a subtle malt character. This crisp, extra hoppy brew is hugely refreshing on a hot day, but will always deliver no matter when you choose to drink it.
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Rated by EyedrLI from New York
4.37/5 rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.37/5 rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Nice hoppy smell after poured into glass. Nice color. Taste lingers for a while. Overall solid IPA.
Feb 28, 2024Reviewed by dofo777 from Maryland
4.24/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Slightly bitter at the start, but finished a bit fruity/citrus. All around a great IPA. It was refreshing from the start, matched the salty popcorn I was eating.
Jan 19, 2024Reviewed by hman43 from North Carolina
4.13/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.13/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Look: It pours golden and clear. It has a white head with excellent head retention.
Aroma: There are citrus and grapefruit aromas.
Taste: There are strong citrus flavors with grapefruit at the forefront. There are some floral elements.
Feel: It has a medium body with a strong bitter aftertaste.
Overall: Plenty of citrus flavors make this a classic west coast IPA.
Dec 28, 2023Aroma: There are citrus and grapefruit aromas.
Taste: There are strong citrus flavors with grapefruit at the forefront. There are some floral elements.
Feel: It has a medium body with a strong bitter aftertaste.
Overall: Plenty of citrus flavors make this a classic west coast IPA.
Reviewed by LarryV from Massachusetts
4.25/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
This is one of my go to IPA's. Pours a lovely amberish color with a relatively long lasting head. Enticing hoppy aroma with a bit of graininess. I think this is a well balanced beer - it's bitter as an IPA should be, but the malt backbone is substantial enough to balance things out without being sweet or overbearing. Freshness does matter so the fresher you can get, the better. However, I've had this beer as old as 4 months and it's still decent. Stone prints a best by date on the packaging - at least on the 12 packs.
Dec 16, 2023Reviewed by OfficerVZdiver from Florida
4.04/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
This is one of my “go to” IPAs when I know what I’m getting is good. Love the bitterness with just a little lemon taste, but that hood feels is still there. Stone never disappoints with IPAs.
Nov 27, 2023Reviewed by farmerhank from Maryland
4.16/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.16/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is my go-to IPA. It has a nice strong bitterness with a good warming resin and malty flavor There is a nice lemon note in taste and smell throughout. I can take this in the can or pour in a glass. Main reason it's my go-to is it packs a nice punch for a nice price.
Sep 10, 2023
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