Stone IPA

20101231:
STONE IPA $4.15 (TAP@IslandsRestaurant)

I wrote: "Strong flavor with long bitter aftertaste. Bite is a good word. First sip is surprising. Every sip after is okay. Pine."

Josh didn't like it, so he let me have the rest of it. He mentioned that an IPA should be the last type of beer you have, because of the type's strong flavor.

20120127:
STONE IPA (BOTTLE)

I wrote: "Stone IPA. Hmm bitter. No wait. Just hoppy. Its good. Maybe too piney for some." 10:15 PM


[20120413]

20120822:
Josh, Jon, and I went to Stone Brewery went to Stone Brewery and the Stone IPA was part of the beer sampling at the end of the tour. Of the Stone IPA, I wrote: "Stone IPA. It has a lighter smell than the Levitation, but more of a bite. I did not like this grassy aftertaste." 7:16PM PT

Sampler:
Stone Levitation
Stone IPA
Stone Arrogant Bastard
Stone Ruination

[20121227]

Stone IPA


Relevant Links:
Islands Restaurant Website
Stone Brewing Co. Website Yes/No
Stone IPA (Stone Brewing Co. Website)

Website Information:
Stone IPA

Deep Golden Color
An "India Pale Ale" by definition is highly hopped and high in alcohol (ours is 6.9% alc./vol.).

Medium Bodied Refreshing Ale
Light-medium malt character with a heavy dose of over the top hops! Two full weeks of "dry hopping" give this beer its abundant hop aroma and crisp hop flavor.

100% Natural
Only Barley, Hops, Water & Yeast are used.
No Additives
No Chemical Preservatives
No Pasteurization
No Adjuncts (rice/corn)

6.9% Alc. Vol.

More Website Information:
STONE IPA
An "India Pale Ale" by definition is highly hopped and high in alcohol - you'll find our Stone India Pale Ale to be true to style with a huge hop aroma, flavor and bitterness throughout. If you're a hop-head like us, then you'll love our Stone India Pale Ale! Medium malt character with a heavy dose of over the top hops! Generous "dry hopping" gives this beer its abundant hop aroma and crisp hop flavor.

QUICK FACTS
FIRST RELEASE DATE: August 1997
HOP VARIETY: Columbus, Chinook & Centennial
STATS: ALC/VOL 6.9%, 77 IBUs
AVAILABILITY: 22oz Bottles, 12oz Bottles, Sixpacks & Draft

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