Stone Cosmic Runestone IPA

Stone Cosmic Runestone IPA. India Pale Ale brewed with Centennial and Sabro hops and juniper. 

A discovery carved by hops. 

7.3 % ABV, 40 IBU. Brewed and bottled by Stone Brewing co., Escondido, CA & Richmond, VA. 

Another one from the 12 IPAs variety pack. Not sure if this one is available on it's own, but it is back in the latest IPA 12-pack. Only four individual beers in that one, but, heck, if you like, there's more. Unfortunately, I only have this one.

On to the beer! 

Clear, bright golden/amber hue, long-lasting ivory head. 

In the nose: Dank and sticky. Big citrus, tossed in with some candied stone fruit (no pun intended)...and then along comes the juniper. Interesting, very interesting. 

In the mouth: Starts out fruity, juicy, dank and delicious. Smooth, tasty, and utterly intriguing. Moderate bitterness, medium malt, long finish, fully flavored. Fresh and zesty fruity flavors never quite quit on the palate. It's a very good IPA and you can drink it. Also, I feel like it deserves a rank of: yum a dum dum.

Once again, Stone overdoes it with the label copy. Nothing wrong with that...

We often associate space with the future. Progress. What’s next. But in reality, any cosmic body you’d encounter out there is unfathomably ancient. It may take cutting-edge technology to reach it, but upon discovery, you’re immediately taken back in time. 

It’s in this spirit we offer Stone Cosmic Runestone IPA, a blend of historic Nordic brewing tradition (Voss Kveik yeast and juniper berries) and American craft beer innovation (a healthy dose of Centennial and Sabro hops). Like the eons old entity that is our watchful Gargoyle, journeying through the infinite universe, leaving cosmic breadcrumbs and waiting to be discovered by a fortunate explorer.

Today, that’s you.