Double IPA
Standing Stone Brewing Company

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From:
Standing Stone Brewing Company
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.97 | pDev: 18.14%
Reviews:
13
Ratings:
26
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 05, 2015
Added:
Apr 05, 2005
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  2
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Reviewed by Oregonbrewdude91 from Oregon

3.64/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
If I was to say session dipa, yall would understand instantly what the flavor profile is for this brew. It's a light weight low in your face hop profile that you could easily drink several until that 8 abv sneaks up. I was told it was there most popular brew on tap and I can honestly understand why, it's the opposite of the stereotypical northwest beers and it was so refreshing to see that. That being said I can't wait for summer time to grab a chair outside and enjoy the vibrance of Ashland while enjoying several of these and hanging out with my buddy's. 3.5/5
O.B.D91
Apr 05, 2015
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Rated by kingmaxwell from California

3.93/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Smooth glassy amber
Drinking roughneck bitter brew
Ashland growler pour.
Jan 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by WholeLottaTricks from Louisiana

Nov 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by chossboss from Oregon

Aug 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jaydoc from Kansas

Jan 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by snailman22 from Texas

Nov 20, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by OregonGrown7 from Oregon

Jul 28, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by SIUMorty from Illinois

Mar 19, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Pinioned from Kentucky

Mar 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by chugamugofsud from Oregon

Feb 20, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by sharpski from Canada (BC)

Dec 16, 2012
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Reviewed by zeledonia from Washington

3.7/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Growler picked up from the brewery, drunk several hours later. Tasted 5 July 2012, reviewed from notes.

Pours a medium golden-orange, mostly clear with a foggy haze. One finger of yellowish off-white head, okay retention, a little lacing.

Smell is quite malty for a DIPA, but big on the citrus. Sweet caramel, juicy oranges, and other things filling in around them. Definitely sweet, and the hops that are present are quite citrusy with a side of floral.

Taste follows the smell. The malt bill is powerful, so much so that the hops don't really declare their presence, appearing mostly as a low humming bitterness that's present throughout. Much more mildly bitter and malt-heavy than the average DIPA. Once again, sweet caramel, grainy this time, and the occasional chunk of orange flesh. I like it.

Medium-bodied, slightly sticky, as it should be. Carbonation on the low side. Finishes rather quickly, the bitterness fading out before I want it to.

A good, very malty DIPA. Biggest complaint - I want more hops! More aroma, more bitterness (something I rarely call for). But I would most definitely drink it again.
Aug 02, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by Greep

May 01, 2012
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Reviewed by barleywinefiend from Washington

4.47/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A: Poured a light apricot orange color with good carbonation leaving a nice white cap and some lacing

S: Some light caramel, maybe a light biscuit with citrus and lighter oine notes, perhaps some honey

T: Immediate citrus and honey blend with a very minute caramel which transitions to some light pine needles onto a nice tropical fruit finish with a slight bitterness and booze feel

M: Light bodied but still balanced. Very tasty and so easy to drink.

O: Well done.
Apr 14, 2012
 
Rated: 1 by radlleb from Oregon

Mar 04, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by kylemckinnis from Colorado

Feb 27, 2012
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Reviewed by cbarrett4 from Oregon

4.35/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from tap at the brewery.

Pours a lovely orange/straw hue with nice head that fades to a decent lace.

Smells richly of green hops, flowers, earth, and citrus. Really nicely done on the aromas, nothing is really overshadowing anything else.

The malts really shine on the palate, lots of sweet malted goodness to round out the astringent green hop notes and citrus.

Texture is rich due to the excellent use of malts and hops. IBUs are high, but it doesn't come off as overly astringent thanks to the balance. Decent finish, though a bit short.

Overall a very good IPA+ as I would call it. I don't really want to pigeon hole this as a double IPA (despite the brewery calling it such) because it doesn't come off as one of those bigger than life 'hop bombs'. Well done.
Oct 22, 2011
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Reviewed by smibroncos from New York

4.55/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
A. Poured an apricot orange with a white two finger diminishing head. Good lacing on the glass.

S. Lots of floral scents, clove honey, straw,orange peel

T. Sweet malt up front, honey, hops lots of hops,lasting bitterness on the tongue.

M. Medium bodied lightly carbonated. Duration is good.

D. A really like the balance a tad sweet for the style but a really good brew.
Jan 18, 2011
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Reviewed by Norfawkers from Virginia

4.07/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Excellent earthy hoppy beer from a very beer friendly town Ashland, OR

Appearance: Clear and golden with a minimal head

Smell: Earthy, hoppy with light citrus notes

Taste: Hops! Grains and malt present with a slight earthy undertone

Mouthfeel: Smooth and creamy with a bitter kick

Drinkability: A very drinkable DIPA but the flavors are not as lingering as others
Jul 11, 2010
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Reviewed by Zekezilla from Maryland

4.35/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Tried this one at the City Paper Brew Fest. Was probably one of my favorites of the day. Big juicy piny/citrusy hops come through in both smell and taste. Very drinkable. Will definitely seek this out again and am looking forward to trying others from this brewery.
May 09, 2010
Double IPA from Standing Stone Brewing Company
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 26 ratings