Ruination IPA - Kentucky Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Stone Brewing

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From:
Stone Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
7.8%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.88 | pDev: 13.4%
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
53
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 25, 2015
Added:
Apr 24, 2013
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  9
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Rated: 3.98 by MtOrion from Nebraska

Jul 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.44 by greyghost86 from Delaware

Jul 24, 2015
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Reviewed by funkydrumma from Tennessee

4.09/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Strong bold IPA just like you would expect from Stone. Great aroma - hops hops hops! The barrel notes are subtle compared to everything else. Love these guys and this is solid.
Jul 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.67 by C2H5 from Illinois

Apr 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.8 by PrendUnVerreDeBiere from Kentucky

Sep 21, 2014
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Reviewed by scottfrie from California

3.55/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
500ml bottle into snifter.

A: Pours golden wit a cap of greasy bright white frothy head that faded into a thick and greasy film. A complex network of sticky lacing was left down the glass.
S: Soapy smelling with notes of shampoo and faded ruination and hops. Smells like old homebrew. Dirty and earthy overall, without much bourbon.
T: Potent and boozy flavors of very mild whisky and c-hops. Pine and faded citrus are noticeable. The beer is no longer bitter, nor boozy, but it's also a bit astringent. Tastes like muted hops with a hint of bourbon.
M: Greasy medium-full body, sharp, low carbonation, smooth and slightly astringent and bitter.
O: Despite the above this was better then I expected, but it's not something that I would drink again.
Jun 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Rothobinide from California

Jun 29, 2014
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Reviewed by SteelCurtainUSNA from Tennessee

4.44/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Had a 22 oz glass on tap at San Diego Airport. Good color, 1.5" head, great lacing. One thing I always worry about beer aged in bourbon barrels is that the whiskey flavor overrules everything. Not so with Ruination IPA. Fantastic flavor, with caramel and citrus overtones and the back end is the bourbon, but not overpowering. Overall 4.5/5.
Jun 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by atrocity from Virginia

Apr 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by BAsbill from California

Apr 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by kmoen from California

Apr 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by jarrgal from North Dakota

Mar 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by MNBeerGeek from Minnesota

Mar 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by imyourhero21 from California

Feb 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Wandano from Missouri

Feb 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by mportnoy from Pennsylvania

Jan 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by AdamP from Pennsylvania

Jan 19, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by ber12 from Texas

Jan 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by smartassboiler from Illinois

Jan 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Focusf111 from Vermont

Jan 02, 2014
Ruination IPA - Kentucky Bourbon Barrel-Aged from Stone Brewing
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 53 ratings