Stone Brewing: 20th Anniversary Citracado IPA

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  1. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    From tenemu.com

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    A new Stone Brewing Co. IPA is being released to commemorate both the 20th anniversary as well as the company’s flagship San Diego brewery.

    The new beer is named 20th Anniversary Citracado IPA, a 9 percent ABV double IPA brewed with Citra hops and avocado flower honey. The name of the IPA is taken from the location of Stone’s brewery which is located on Citracado Parkway, and is also a play on the two main ingredients in the beer.

    “‘Cita’ refers both to the juicy gem of a hop and its citrusy (and tropical) aromas and flavors,” reads the beer label. “‘Cado’ inspired us to utilize wonderful, native avocado flower honey.”

    According to the beer label filed with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), 20th Anniversary Citracado IPA will be packaged in 22-ounce bottles and will be released in August.
     
    #1 BottleCaps80, Jul 15, 2016
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  2. AWA

    AWA Savant (1,195) Jul 22, 2014 California

    What the hell does avocado flower honey taste like? Not that it matters all that much. i'm going to buy it anyway.
     
    #2 AWA, Jul 15, 2016
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  3. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    From this site:
     
    #3 Jaycase, Jul 15, 2016
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  4. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Avocado honey is a very rich dark honey, similar to molasses
     
    #4 BottleCaps80, Jul 15, 2016
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  5. StoutElk_92

    StoutElk_92 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,045) Oct 30, 2015 Massachusetts
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    When I first saw this I was thinking (and kind of hoping) that it was going to have actual avocado in it, though I'm not sure how that would work.. Funny how it is their address too. Can't wait to try Stone's citra hopped avocado flower honey DIPA!
     
    #5 StoutElk_92, Jul 15, 2016
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  6. AZBeerDude72

    AZBeerDude72 Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2016 Arizona

    Cannot wait to buy some!!
     
    #6 AZBeerDude72, Jul 15, 2016
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  7. Dando274

    Dando274 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2016 Pennsylvania

    Sounds like it'll be great. Love that Citra.
     
    #7 Dando274, Jul 17, 2016
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  8. evilcatfish

    evilcatfish Pooh-Bah (2,116) May 11, 2012 Missouri
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    I'm in, surely it will be tasty
     
    #8 evilcatfish, Jul 18, 2016
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  9. djtothemoney

    djtothemoney Zealot (591) Nov 30, 2015 Ohio

    This will have to replace Ruinten in my bomber IPA line up.

    The Thunderstruck was really good last year.
     
    #9 djtothemoney, Jul 21, 2016
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  10. jon432

    jon432 Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2014 Maryland

    this looks awesome, cannot wait until i find it!
     
    #10 jon432, Jul 21, 2016
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  11. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    This has already begun shipping to Stone distributors, so it should be landing on shelves very shortly!
     
    #11 BottleCaps80, Aug 10, 2016
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  12. Lingenbrau

    Lingenbrau Grand Pooh-Bah (4,853) Apr 9, 2011 Oregon
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    It is currently available at most shops around here! Cheers!
     
    #12 Lingenbrau, Aug 10, 2016
  13. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Happened to have tried it yet? If so, thoughts?
     
    #13 BottleCaps80, Aug 10, 2016
  14. Lingenbrau

    Lingenbrau Grand Pooh-Bah (4,853) Apr 9, 2011 Oregon
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    Nope. :slight_frown: But I have some waiting at home for later! :grinning: Will get back to you. Cheers!
     
    #14 Lingenbrau, Aug 10, 2016
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  15. porbastipa

    porbastipa Aspirant (288) Aug 11, 2009 California
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    Tried this last night! It was ok but nothing special. Unfortunately the Citra hops are way to subtle for my liking. Also I think the malt has rye in it because it definitely has a distinct spiciness.
    I'm not a fan of rye IPA's
    Rye in BBA stouts FTW however!!! Just my 2 cents...
     
    #15 porbastipa, Aug 10, 2016
  16. Lingenbrau

    Lingenbrau Grand Pooh-Bah (4,853) Apr 9, 2011 Oregon
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    I wonder if the spiciness is coming from the avocado honey? Honestly, you made me a bit more excited for this, as I am a fan of rye in...well...pretty much anything! Cheers!
     
    #16 Lingenbrau, Aug 10, 2016
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  17. Jaypeajus

    Jaypeajus Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2015 Indiana

    Any hope that any will be left in October? From Indiana and coming y'alls way in a couple months..btw I never say "y'all" but thought Californians may think all Hoosiers say it. Thanks Braw's!:wink:
     
    #17 Jaypeajus, Aug 11, 2016
  18. Wasatch

    Wasatch Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,062) Jun 8, 2005 Colorado
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    Sounds interesting. Would buy.

    Cheers!
     
    #18 Wasatch, Aug 11, 2016
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  19. ChazMania

    ChazMania Savant (1,028) Jun 13, 2006 California

    Had one last night and really enjoyed it. Way smooth and easy to drink for a 9%er. On the sweeter side for a DIPA which may turn off some folks.
     
    #19 ChazMania, Aug 11, 2016
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  20. akolb

    akolb Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2015 Colorado

    I'll defiantly grab it if it hits local stores.
     
    #20 akolb, Aug 11, 2016
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