Stone Exotic Destinations IPA

Stone Exotic Destinations IPA.

7.5 % ABV. 53 IBU. Stone Brewing, Escondido, CA. 

This bottle came from the Stone 12 IPAs of Christmas sampler pack, in which, along with everything else they were putting out at the time, all the labels were printed upside down for some reason. I think they're back to normal, now. 

Lightly hazed, bright golden hue, large and lasting white head.

In the nose: Wide and wonderful aromatics, big splash of citrus and pine. Touch of tropical. 

In the mouth: Ah, yes! This is my kind of IPA, indeed. Bold blast of bitter hoppiness from the top, juicy delivery of citrusy hop flavor onto the palate, orange and grapefruit, with a pinch of pineapple and passionfruit on the side. Long bitter finish. Medium bodied. Not an especially high IBU, but the bitterness clings on the palate through out the duration. Bright, juicy, bitter. Shove that bitterness down my happy, hoppy tongue, baby, this is how all IPAs should be!

I'm going to keep my eyes out for more of this stuff. 

Introducing Stone Exotic Destinations IPA, a 7.5% creation loaded with Citra and the brand new Talus (HBC 692) hops. Huge floral aroma with notes of citrus and sweet fruit plus just the right hint of tartness. Greetings from Beer Paradise. Population: you.