Stone RuinTen IPA Released June 17

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  1. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    ESCONDIDO, CA (June 17, 2013) – Today, Stone Brewing Co. released Stone RuinTen IPA, a re-brew of 2012’s infamous Stone Ruination Tenth Anniversary IPA. The triple IPA was embraced by fans and Team Stone alike, which prompted Stone Co-founders Greg Koch and Steve Wagner to add the intensely aromatic and unabashedly bitter brew to the Stone special release calendar this year.

    Last June, Stone Ruination Tenth Anniversary IPA was brewed to celebrate…wait for it…the tenth anniversary of the ground-breaking double IPA Stone Ruination IPA. The special tenth anniversary version clocked in at a staggering 110 International Bittering Units (IBUs) which was accomplished by using twice as many hops as originally used in Stone Ruination IPA – five pounds per barrel to be exact. The beer also cranked up the alcohol-by-volume (ABV) from 7.7% to 10.8%.

    “We brewed this beer using the same ingredients as in Stone Ruination IPA, but we jacked up the hops – not just in the boil, but we doubled the dry-hop amount, using a 50/50 blend of Centennial and Citra,” explained Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele. “We also bumped up the malt to achieve its elevated ABV. The combination is obscene. It’s absurd. It’s crazy.”

    So, why the name change? Wouldn't it have been simpler to just use the same moniker as before? Of course it would have been. But here’s the deal. When Stone Ruination Tenth Anniversary IPA came out last year Team Stone (and some fans) came to affectionately refer to Stone Ruination Tenth Anniversary IPA as “Ruin Ten.” The name seems to have stuck and thus the updated ongoing name Stone RuinTen IPA was born.

    If Stone Ruination IPA is “A Liquid Poem to the Glory of the Hop,” then Stone RuinTen IPA is “A Stage Dive into a Mosh Pit of Hops.” Those that dare to dive head first into the mosh pit will notice a myriad of fruity, tropical and citrus characteristics, plus a lusciously long, lingering bitterness on the palate. The elevated ABV brings about a full-bodied maltiness, to balance the equation and soften the blow. Hmm...perhaps more like “A stage dive into a mosh pit of hop pillows!”

    For an optimal experience, this beer should be enjoyed before the “Drink By” date on the bottle – in fact, Stone specifically recommends enjoying the beer sooner than later to maximize the redolent hop aromas and flavor.

    Again. You’re welcome.

    Quick Facts
    Name: Stone RuinTen IPA
    URL: http://stonebrewing.com/RuinTen
    Stats: 10.8% ABV, 110 IBUs
    Availability: Limited 22-ounce bottles and draft, beginning June 17
    Hop bill: Columbus and Centennial, dry-hopped with Citra and Centennial
    Distribution: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, and WA

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    See the URL above for more info.
     
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  2. 1fJef

    1fJef Initiate (0) May 4, 2013 Maryland

    OMG my mouth just watered
     
  3. Geuzedad

    Geuzedad Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2010 Arizona

    Oh yummy! So when will it "officially" arrive in AZ?
     
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  4. cookiequiz

    cookiequiz Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2013 California

    I'm going to guess June 17.
     
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  5. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,535) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    So gooood!



    Are you still there???
     
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  6. Northlax3

    Northlax3 Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2012 New Jersey

    It already hit NJ today

    Got 2 cases at my store today. Not sure on the price per bottle yet, its not in the POS system, but i dont care, i'll be buying it either way. CANT WAIT to drink it.
     
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  7. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,535) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    It seems like they already shipped the beer and stores or distribution were just waiting for the all clear from stone. I would check your shops today and tomorrow.
     
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  8. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,535) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    Price per bottle at stone was $7.
     
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  9. Geuzedad

    Geuzedad Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2010 Arizona

    Called the Local Total Wine who happened to have a "beer guy" on premesis. I was told the "official" release is June 24th. I started laughing and asked them if they had not seen Stones announcement to which they replied, look man it's the 24th OK? Like I was the idiot. Then I called BevMo and was told they have no idea. It may be 2 weeks or more before we get it. So short of driving over to Cali it looks like it will be a waiting and hoping game here.
     
  10. Geuzedad

    Geuzedad Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2010 Arizona

    Wish that were the case. According to the local shop it isn't until the 24th! lol
     
  11. MightySteede

    MightySteede Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2013 North Carolina

    I don't know how it did, but this landed in NC today!
     
  12. FunkyMacGroovin

    FunkyMacGroovin Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2009 California

    Hitting store shelves in NorCal this week.
     
  13. PGH_Penguins

    PGH_Penguins Initiate (0) May 26, 2013 North Carolina

    Comes with the glass at BRev for $9.49!
     
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  14. johnsonni

    johnsonni Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2012 North Carolina

    Tasty Bev has no limit on it, got 5 cases and it will be gone by the end of the day.
     
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  15. SedateSix

    SedateSix Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2013 North Carolina

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    Got it 3 days ago
     
  16. Mikecap

    Mikecap Pooh-Bah (2,062) May 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Anybody in Mass or RI get their hands on this bad boy yet?
     
  17. Beerbuddy21

    Beerbuddy21 Pundit (839) Nov 19, 2011 California

    Available in Los Angeles today, grabbed a couple at Green Jug
     
  18. ToddThompson

    ToddThompson Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2012 North Carolina

    Scored 8 bottles today ...............YES !!!!
     
  19. GeorgiaBeerGuy

    GeorgiaBeerGuy Initiate (0) May 31, 2013 Georgia

    In Georgia today... @ Green's
     
  20. DaKur

    DaKur Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2012 Rhode Island

    Went on a little search and nada.
     
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