7.5% ABV, 76 IBU, Stone Brewing, Escondido, CA.
Clear, bright golden hue, slim white froth atop.
In the nose: dank is the word. Candied apricot, peaches, orange, citrus galore. Entrancing. Powerful.
In the mouth: hop flavors bombard the palate, Stone fruit and citrus blast the senses, leaving trails of bitterness. Brittle, yet vibrant, feeling fantastic, for a hophead like me. Just delicious.
Medium bodied, with a long bitter finish, and forever unfolding flavors. Small bit of sweetness interrupts the bitter bounty but for a moment, then the fierce assault begins it’s rotation anew.
You can always count on Stone for a great IPA, done right.
To create a recipe so tropical and fruity without the addition of fruit was no feat our team of brewers would leave up to the gods. They took floral and citrus notes from Mosaic, Loral and Mandarina Bavaria hops to dish up a mouthwatering fruit punch to the palate. Get deserted on your own island or share with others. One thing is for sure: there is no need to light this one. It is already on fire.
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