Stone IPA vs Stone Ruination

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  1. SummitSeries72

    SummitSeries72 Zealot (540) Mar 17, 2011 New Jersey

    I know that Ruination is technically a Double IPA. (So please resist the temptation to tell me that I am asking a comparison between two beers that represent two different beer styles. I already know that. It could be argued that the difference between an American IPA and an American Double is not all that large anyway.) But beyond that, I was wondering which of the two most readers thought was the better one overall (for flavor, mouthfeel, drinkability, etc.). Grateful for the feedback.
     
    #1 SummitSeries72, Mar 20, 2014
  2. JDice20

    JDice20 Zealot (639) Aug 14, 2013 Louisiana

    I am partial to Ruination.
     
    #2 JDice20, Mar 20, 2014
  3. Masters

    Masters Savant (1,217) Mar 7, 2014 Massachusetts

    I prefer Ruination, but both are tasty:sunglasses:
     
    #3 Masters, Mar 20, 2014
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  4. SummitSeries72

    SummitSeries72 Zealot (540) Mar 17, 2011 New Jersey

    Which has more of a piney flavor?
     
    #4 SummitSeries72, Mar 20, 2014
  5. jageraholic

    jageraholic Pooh-Bah (1,632) Sep 16, 2009 Massachusetts
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    Ruination has more of a piney flavor but also more bitterness as well. I think I prefer it too, but actually when I buy one, I usually buy the other too.
     
    #5 jageraholic, Mar 20, 2014
  6. StoutSnob40

    StoutSnob40 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,611) Jan 4, 2013 California
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    Ruination.

    I don't see the all the fuss about Stone IPA.. But maybe living 2 minutes from the brewery has spoiled me a bit.
     
    #6 StoutSnob40, Mar 20, 2014
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  7. JGLittle

    JGLittle Pundit (897) Mar 24, 2012 Massachusetts

    I prefer the IPA, based on my purchasing habits. I do like the Ruination, I just don't buy it as much.
     
    #7 JGLittle, Mar 20, 2014
  8. Rekrule

    Rekrule Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    I like both but I prefer the IPA.
     
    #8 Rekrule, Mar 20, 2014
  9. tjensen3618

    tjensen3618 Maven (1,391) Mar 23, 2008 California

    I like Stone IPA better, but I have not tried the revamped Ruination yet.
     
    #9 tjensen3618, Mar 20, 2014
  10. GOBLIN

    GOBLIN Pooh-Bah (2,676) Mar 3, 2013 Ohio
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    Runination !
     
    #10 GOBLIN, Mar 20, 2014
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  11. zac16125

    zac16125 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,432) Jan 26, 2010 South Carolina
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    Stone IPA for me. One of my all time favorite IPAs.
     
    #11 zac16125, Mar 20, 2014
  12. Scaught

    Scaught Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2013 Rhode Island

    I can drink a ton of Stone IPA and never get sick of it. It's a standard. Ruination, limit myself to 1 or 2 or else I find my tastebuds becoming annoyed. Maybe I'm just a pansy, but I've drank beers with similar IBU levels and Ruination just seems to not agree with me on multiple bottles.
     
    #12 Scaught, Mar 20, 2014
  13. eggmaggi

    eggmaggi Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Oregon

    If we factor in the price for this comparison, then in my opinion Stone IPA edges it.
     
    #13 eggmaggi, Mar 20, 2014
  14. glass_house

    glass_house Maven (1,325) Jan 10, 2014 Ohio

    Really depends on the situation. If I'm going to drink 4-6 watching football then definitely IPA. If I want 1 or 2 with dinner then I'd prefer Ruination.
     
    #14 glass_house, Mar 20, 2014
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  15. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    Ruination has it all over Stone IPA. Truth.
     
    #15 Kadonny, Mar 20, 2014
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  16. rather

    rather Initiate (0) May 31, 2013 California

    4 ruination 9$, 6 ipa 8$ and taste wise both good by I'd take ipa everytime unless I get their variety pack then it's all good
     
    #16 rather, Mar 20, 2014
  17. soughtbygod

    soughtbygod Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2011 California

    ruination hands down
     
    #17 soughtbygod, Mar 20, 2014
  18. swfeidt

    swfeidt Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2012 Pennsylvania

    i love both, but it depends on how much i plan to drink. If i'm getting ruination I usually only get 1 bomber, maybe 2. But i will get an entire case of the stone ipa. Just easier on the palate.
     
    #18 swfeidt, Mar 20, 2014
  19. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
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    Ruination. But I had the Stone IPA Double Dry Hopped in LA once and it was excellent, better than regular Stone IPA.
     
    #19 jrnyc, Mar 20, 2014
  20. StLeasy

    StLeasy Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2013 Illinois

    Both were some of my first (dozen :stuck_out_tongue:) IPAs, and IMO top-notch, but I'd probably pick Ruination if offered. I've drank a decent amount more IPA than Ruination due to cost, though.
     
    #20 StLeasy, Mar 20, 2014
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