Stone IPA
Stone Brewing
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- From:
- Stone Brewing
- California, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #115 - ABV:
- 6.9%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #2,864 - Avg:
- 4.2 | pDev: 10.71%
- Reviews:
- 3,220
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Thursday at 09:11 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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Ratings by raust:
Rated by raust from Texas
3.96/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
May 12, 2022
3.96/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
May 12, 2022
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Ant777uk from England
4.51/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.51/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
First actual American IPA for ages...never heard of this one before...
Amazing head...a little bubbly...intense colour.
Aroma is phenomenal...melon is dominating. But not as deep and complex as many IPA's or Belgian tripels...
Wowow...this taste is off the scale. After 2 pilsners this literally sets my soul alight. Mouth feel is like an explosion, one of the best that I have ever experienced. Sweet melon, followed by the bitter hops that literally assassinates the melon and creates a ying yang experience...
This is amazing and I totally love it. I'm buying all of the cans in the shop next to me that sells it. As soon as they open.
How could it be improved? I'm not sure...the ying yang between the melon aroma and the mega bitter aftertaste is unparelleled in my decades of beer tasting (drinking till I forget everything) ; )
Thursday at 09:11 PMAmazing head...a little bubbly...intense colour.
Aroma is phenomenal...melon is dominating. But not as deep and complex as many IPA's or Belgian tripels...
Wowow...this taste is off the scale. After 2 pilsners this literally sets my soul alight. Mouth feel is like an explosion, one of the best that I have ever experienced. Sweet melon, followed by the bitter hops that literally assassinates the melon and creates a ying yang experience...
This is amazing and I totally love it. I'm buying all of the cans in the shop next to me that sells it. As soon as they open.
How could it be improved? I'm not sure...the ying yang between the melon aroma and the mega bitter aftertaste is unparelleled in my decades of beer tasting (drinking till I forget everything) ; )
Rated by NCSapiens from Indiana
4/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Just a good, classic, standard west coast IPA.
Aug 09, 2022
Reviewed by jonwiseman from Florida
4/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Vintage in this category and still one of the best ipas ever brewed. Can’t really say anything that hasn’t already been said. Is it bad that I’m drinking one at $13 in Chicago airport at 9:55 AM? Kinda days it all
Aug 09, 2022
Reviewed by MadMadMike from Florida
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
Pours clear gold, nice frothy white head that retains well, sip by sip lacing. Citrusy hop bomb. Medium body, xlnt carbonation. Bitterness is a quality hallmark for my taste, so Stone IPA really delivers, without going completely dank. Well balanced everyday quaff, plus it’s readily available everywhere at a reasonable price point.
Jul 13, 2022Reviewed by RedStickPhil from New Mexico
3.81/5 rDev -9.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev -9.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A gift from Bret, with a connection to UCSB. Thanks! Really pretty to look at, but I don’t see the business of taste as all that special. I guess it is just too long on bitter without much extra nuance.
Jul 12, 2022Reviewed by ammo1
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
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, 2022Reviewed by zman1974 from Florida
3.33/5 rDev -20.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.25
3.33/5 rDev -20.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.25
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
Rated by Gu_re_gu
4.71/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.71/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
The original and still one of the best. Haters gonna hate.
Jun 05, 2022Reviewed by dcat151
3.9/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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, 2022Rated by MarkovBeer from California
1.36/5 rDev -67.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
1.36/5 rDev -67.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
Stupidly bitter and unpleasant. it's the gargoyle that hypes this up.
Apr 12, 2022Rated by Ihpjoeguy from Illinois
2.01/5 rDev -52.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
2.01/5 rDev -52.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Wow. Way over rated. Or maybe just old school. Bitter baby. I get DIPA’s less bitter.
Apr 03, 2022
Reviewed by tekstr1der from New Hampshire
4/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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
Reviewed by ZebulonXZogg from Illinois
4.02/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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, 2022Rated by jkh15 from Michigan
3.82/5 rDev -9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.82/5 rDev -9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pretty solid but a touch too bitter for my liking.
Feb 12, 2022
Stone IPA from Stone Brewing
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100 with
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