Stone IPA
Stone Brewing
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- From:
- Stone Brewing
- California, United States
- Style:
- IPA - American
Ranked #115 - ABV:
- 6.9%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #2,894 - Avg:
- 4.2 | pDev: 10.71%
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Yesterday at 02:37 PM
- Added:
- Jan 25, 2001
- Wants:
- 505
- Gots:
- 3,474
SCORE
93
Outstanding
93
Outstanding
Notes:
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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4.18 by Sinister from New York on Yesterday at 02:37 PM
4.19 by brewskis from Indiana on Thursday at 09:04 PM
4.24/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by ammo1
One of my early go to IPAs. After many years, I've found Odells, Ballast Point, and Elysian provide citrus and floral hop notes that I prefer depending on the mood. Stone has a special place in my heart, a bit one note and not the absolute best. The price is right and is still in the rotation, sometimes for the memories it conjures up. Don't change it Stone!
Jun 27, 2022
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by ammo1
One of my early go to IPAs. After many years, I've found Odells, Ballast Point, and Elysian provide citrus and floral hop notes that I prefer depending on the mood. Stone has a special place in my heart, a bit one note and not the absolute best. The price is right and is still in the rotation, sometimes for the memories it conjures up. Don't change it Stone!
Jun 27, 2022
4.55 by wdavis47 on Jun 27, 2022
3.33/5 rDev -20.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.25
by zman1974 from Florida
It's a high quality, well made beer. Just not for me. The finish is bitter to the point of being off-putting. I just do not want to take additional sips.
Jun 25, 2022
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.25
by zman1974 from Florida
It's a high quality, well made beer. Just not for me. The finish is bitter to the point of being off-putting. I just do not want to take additional sips.
Jun 25, 2022
4.31 by Hawkfish from Washington on Jun 05, 2022
4.71/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
by Gu_re_gu
The original and still one of the best. Haters gonna hate.
Jun 05, 2022
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
by Gu_re_gu
The original and still one of the best. Haters gonna hate.
Jun 05, 2022
3.73 by lakewy17 from New Hampshire on Jun 03, 2022
3.41 by JHeard79 from North Carolina on May 17, 2022
3.96 by raust from Texas on May 12, 2022
4.39 by cold_beer on May 07, 2022
3.9/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by dcat151
Golden pour with a medium amount of head that dissipates relatively quickly. Odor is dank, hoppy, and piney. Taste is traditional IPA with hoppy bitterness and a slight bit of pine. Mouthfeel is crisp and clean. Overall a good IPA.
Apr 24, 2022
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by dcat151
Golden pour with a medium amount of head that dissipates relatively quickly. Odor is dank, hoppy, and piney. Taste is traditional IPA with hoppy bitterness and a slight bit of pine. Mouthfeel is crisp and clean. Overall a good IPA.
Apr 24, 2022
1.36/5 rDev -67.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
by MarkovBeer from California
Stupidly bitter and unpleasant. it's the gargoyle that hypes this up.
Apr 12, 2022
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
by MarkovBeer from California
Stupidly bitter and unpleasant. it's the gargoyle that hypes this up.
Apr 12, 2022
3.75 by tonystanhope from Florida on Apr 04, 2022
2.01/5 rDev -52.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
by Ihpjoeguy from Illinois
Wow. Way over rated. Or maybe just old school. Bitter baby. I get DIPA’s less bitter.
Apr 03, 2022
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
by Ihpjoeguy from Illinois
Wow. Way over rated. Or maybe just old school. Bitter baby. I get DIPA’s less bitter.
Apr 03, 2022
4.1 by Beecham from California on Mar 28, 2022
4.35 by strengthdoc from Connecticut on Mar 26, 2022
4.29 by lonestarshield from Texas on Mar 15, 2022
4.75 by alfredw74 from Massachusetts on Mar 05, 2022
4/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by tekstr1der from New Hampshire
I revisit this one periodically, because at one time it was in my top 10 IPAs and I get nostalgic about that. Not sure if the recipe has changed over time, maybe it's just not been as fresh, I don't know... but I can only say it's a little better than okay in today's IPA world.
Mar 02, 2022
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by tekstr1der from New Hampshire
I revisit this one periodically, because at one time it was in my top 10 IPAs and I get nostalgic about that. Not sure if the recipe has changed over time, maybe it's just not been as fresh, I don't know... but I can only say it's a little better than okay in today's IPA world.
Mar 02, 2022
4.22 by adamstef on Feb 25, 2022
4.02/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by ZebulonXZogg from Illinois
Pours a clear gold, big frothy white head, ridiculous amount of lacing. Citrus, and tropical fruits. Medium bodied, excellent carbonation. This is solid!
Feb 22, 2022
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by ZebulonXZogg from Illinois
Pours a clear gold, big frothy white head, ridiculous amount of lacing. Citrus, and tropical fruits. Medium bodied, excellent carbonation. This is solid!
Feb 22, 2022
3.82/5 rDev -9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
by jkh15 from Michigan
Pretty solid but a touch too bitter for my liking.
Feb 12, 2022
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
by jkh15 from Michigan
Pretty solid but a touch too bitter for my liking.
Feb 12, 2022
2.33 by Houborg1 from Denmark on Jan 29, 2022
4.1 by RPBeerdude from Colorado on Jan 27, 2022
3.99 by Slyde180 from Texas on Jan 05, 2022
3.53 by 1509er on Dec 26, 2021
4.06/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by hankp59 from New York
Pine cone resin in a glass. A nice golden color with a rich head. The malt is there. The hops are solid but one dimensional. If you like bitter the sides of your tongue will hold that bitterness for a while. I prefer grapefruit to pine so not my cup of tea but we’ll made and enjoyable for the style.
Dec 25, 2021
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by hankp59 from New York
Pine cone resin in a glass. A nice golden color with a rich head. The malt is there. The hops are solid but one dimensional. If you like bitter the sides of your tongue will hold that bitterness for a while. I prefer grapefruit to pine so not my cup of tea but we’ll made and enjoyable for the style.
Dec 25, 2021
3.85/5 rDev -8.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by Seejae from Ohio
Pours a clean rusty orange. Not too much on the nose, a bit of pine and some malty sweetness. Upon the tongue, a definite old school IPA. The malts are at play here. They mince nicely with the malts and that’s probably the idea. Personally, I prefer the hops to win out. The feel is very clean, too clean for me. I get this more of a macro appeal. It definitely accomplishes that. No complaints, but not special.
Dec 25, 2021
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by Seejae from Ohio
Pours a clean rusty orange. Not too much on the nose, a bit of pine and some malty sweetness. Upon the tongue, a definite old school IPA. The malts are at play here. They mince nicely with the malts and that’s probably the idea. Personally, I prefer the hops to win out. The feel is very clean, too clean for me. I get this more of a macro appeal. It definitely accomplishes that. No complaints, but not special.
Dec 25, 2021
4 by minstrelwb from Indiana on Dec 21, 2021
4.28/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25
by BigGinge from New York
Appearance: Clear light copper color, rocky bone white head. Spotty lacing. Rocket ship carbonation.
Smell: Dank, pineapple, orange, lemon candy.
Taste: Bitter. Refreshing. Bone dry. Citrus fruits, aspirin-like bitterness. Pine needles come to mind. I'm trying to remember if I chewed on some when I was a kid. I'm gonna say pine needles. Malt is almost toasty, not sweet at all. Nice balance.
Feel: Perfect for an IPA. Just shy of medium bodied, dry and well carbonated.
Overall: Very good beer. My neckbeard should come in nicely after drinking this.
Dec 20, 2021
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25
by BigGinge from New York
Appearance: Clear light copper color, rocky bone white head. Spotty lacing. Rocket ship carbonation.
Smell: Dank, pineapple, orange, lemon candy.
Taste: Bitter. Refreshing. Bone dry. Citrus fruits, aspirin-like bitterness. Pine needles come to mind. I'm trying to remember if I chewed on some when I was a kid. I'm gonna say pine needles. Malt is almost toasty, not sweet at all. Nice balance.
Feel: Perfect for an IPA. Just shy of medium bodied, dry and well carbonated.
Overall: Very good beer. My neckbeard should come in nicely after drinking this.
Dec 20, 2021
4.25/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by Peach63 from New York
Light amber with a 1/2" white head, which lasts. Moderate lacing.
Aroma is floral, piney, grapefruit, grass.
Taste is pine, grapefruit zest, orange, resinous.
Medium body, moderate carbonation. dry, resinous finish.
Stone knows how to do IPA's. Excellent.
Dec 17, 2021
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by Peach63 from New York
Light amber with a 1/2" white head, which lasts. Moderate lacing.
Aroma is floral, piney, grapefruit, grass.
Taste is pine, grapefruit zest, orange, resinous.
Medium body, moderate carbonation. dry, resinous finish.
Stone knows how to do IPA's. Excellent.
Dec 17, 2021
4.9 by Germanchavez from Texas on Dec 08, 2021
4.57/5 rDev +8.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
by eatsluggs from Oregon
Not for loosers. A beer for late nights, just before enjoying a not so good food. At least the beer was worth the wait.
Dec 07, 2021
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
by eatsluggs from Oregon
Not for loosers. A beer for late nights, just before enjoying a not so good food. At least the beer was worth the wait.
Dec 07, 2021
4.21 by Meddwol from Michigan on Nov 12, 2021
4.1 by rpw from New York on Nov 06, 2021
4.25 by NorbertB1974 from Germany on Nov 06, 2021
4.49 by hopley from Massachusetts on Oct 17, 2021
4.02 by Rhetion from Florida on Oct 07, 2021
4.5 by TacticalKris on Oct 05, 2021
Stone IPA from Stone Brewing
Beer rating:
93 out of
100 with
11737 ratings