Stonefly IPA
Saucony Creek Brewing Company + Gastropub

Stonefly IPAStonefly IPA
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From:
Saucony Creek Brewing Company + Gastropub
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
6.7%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.59 | pDev: 11.98%
Reviews:
34
Ratings:
188
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 06, 2019
Added:
Mar 30, 2013
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  45
Stonefly IPA has been refreshed with the addition of Citra Hops and introduction of a new dry-hopping process we call Alle Zeit Hopfen. A new dry-hopping contraption we custom built called HopfenKubel that we designed to slowly release dry-hops continuously for 48 hours into the fermentation tank. This will allow more surface contact time with the hops and beer fully maximizing the aroma and flavors from the hops. The addition of Citra Hops deliver a spicy, floral, strong citrus and tropical tone of grapefruit, melon, lime, gooseberry, passion fruit and lychee. Stonefly IPA will continue to support the efforts of the Schuylkill Action Network and donate a portion of proceeds to the Berks Watershed Restoration Fund to protect the source waters and health of the Schuylkill River watershed.
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Rated: 3.67 by BuxMontBeerLover from Pennsylvania

Jan 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3.99 by sisterofba from Maryland

Jun 30, 2018
 
Rated: 3.18 by philbe311 from Pennsylvania

May 25, 2018
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Reviewed by ajm5108 from Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -16.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Average / decent ipa. Normal citrus hop aroma, taste doesn’t have much “pop” to it but is fine, malt is certainly on the chewier side, finish is bitter but nothing abrasive.
May 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.63 by Gerred from Missouri

Apr 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.53 by acurtis from New Jersey

Mar 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4.06 by mjbrandt18 from Pennsylvania

Oct 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by TLA from Pennsylvania

Sep 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.44 by SouthCrescent from Pennsylvania

Sep 16, 2017
 
Rated: 3.55 by Wheels2532 from Pennsylvania

Aug 29, 2017
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Reviewed by NeroFiddled from Pennsylvania

3.89/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Saucony Creek Brewing Co. "Stonefly India Pale Ale"
12 fl. oz. brown glass bottle without freshness dating
$2 @ Giant, Havertown, PA

Look: Slightly hazy golden body, possibly from dry-hopping. Creamy bright white head that holds well and leaves impressive lacing behind.
Smell: Lightly sweetish grainy malt with gently citrusy, tropical, and softly piney hops. As an American IPA I would expect the aroma to be a bit bolder, but the label doesn't indicate that. On the other hand, as an English IPA it would be remiss in that it's clearly utilizing hops from the American pacific northwest.
Taste: As the aroma indicates it will be, but fuller of course. The citrus, however, remains gentle and not particularly clear although at least orange is upfront, if not grapefruit as well. It's a little bit spicy and peach or apricot-like as well. A solid bitterness anchors it and conquers any sweetness that the malt might have left in it by the time it reaches the finish. Along with bitterness some earthiness, citrus pith, mild fruitiness with a hint of peach, and pine linger.
Feel: Medium bodied with a median carbonation that's gently crisp and then smooth.
Overall: While it doesn't stand out from the great hordes of IPAs on the shelves theses days it's certainly able to maintain it's position within the group. Nicely done. A well balanced and rounded, "solid" IPA.
Aug 08, 2017
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This was poured into a nonic pint glass. The appearance was a hazy bronzed golden orange with a two finger white foamy head that dissipated within less than a minute. A good amount of white clingy and ringy lacing glazed around the sides of the glass. The smell had a decent citrus to piney hops overcoating a delicate caramel malt. The taste had pretty much the same with a sticky piney aftertaste leading to sticky dry finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a decent sessionability about it. The carbonation was there and the bitterness is there but allows a decent sticky citrus to sharpen and delicately stroll across my tongue. Overall, this was a pretty good AIPA that I would have again. It definitely had a different mouthfeel, but still everything else seemed spot on.
Jul 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by colbster92 from Pennsylvania

Apr 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.46 by Skipple from Rhode Island

Jan 19, 2017
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Reviewed by h4ger from Connecticut

3.52/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
The first one I opened blew up all over the place the second it was popped...It was not mistreated on my watch. Anyway, after cleaning up the mess I might be a bit biased. Rumor of strong citrus and floral aroma with lots of citrus flavors but that does not exist in this one. Maybe this was an old batch, hence the blow up.
Overall there is nothing that stands out here, just a middle of the road IPA. I do appreciate the effort to support restoration of a watershed which would make me more inclined to go back if I was local, but unfortunately its nothing I will actively seek out going forward.
Nov 04, 2016
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Reviewed by rudiecantfail from Pennsylvania

3.42/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12 oz. bottle poured into a tulip glass.

A--Golden, orange & hazy. Nice white head that left nice lacing.

S--Hoppy & piney, like an IPA should be.

T--Piney & fruity. Nice & hoppy, minimal maltiness.

M--Creamy. plenty of carbonation, not too dry at the end.

O--A good enough IPA. Nothing special, but nothing to turn down either.
Oct 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by duvel1979 from District of Columbia

Sep 24, 2016
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Rated by JimPottNY from Pennsylvania

4.39/5  rDev +22.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Nice balance clean taste throughout
Sep 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.21 by GregStoner from Pennsylvania

Aug 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.11 by beinlikeflynn from Massachusetts

Jul 18, 2016
Stonefly IPA from Saucony Creek Brewing Company + Gastropub
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 188 ratings