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Stone Cali-Belgique IPA (Cali-België)

Score
9897
OVERALLStyle
Serve in Shaker, Tulip

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RATINGS: 914   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.71   SEASONAL: Special   EST. CALORIES: 207   ABV: 6.9%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
When reading the name “Stone Cali-Belgique IPA”, “Cali” hints that it is a California style IPA, and this brew has an undeniable Belgian influence, indicated by the word “Belgique” (which is how Belgium’s French-speaking population says the word “Belgian”; the Dutch speaking Belgians say “Belgie”). We carefully selected a Belgian yeast strain that illuminates a fascinating new aspect of the beer that is otherwise quite simply Stone IPA.

The result is both completely new and different, while still being recognizable as a Stone Brew – and Stone IPA in particular. Think of it as an otherwise identical twin to Stone IPA that was raised in a Belgian culture. Literally.

4.8
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
kidpsyco (4) - Arizona, USA - FEB 9, 2012 does not count
The amazing aroma of the Stone Cali-Belgique is only slightly better then the taste. Slightly cloudy with adequate head, the color would be called a true gold. As it it drawn in with the aroma it almost seems thick. Hoppy as an IPA should be but with a bubble gum finish that lasts. For hop fans this is a must. Like the other Stone beers, not for the yellow fizzy crowd.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
johnnywarner (3) - - JAN 27, 2012 does not count
By far, my favorite Stone creation to date. The Belgian effect smoothes out excess bitterness and complements the IPA so comfortably that it accomplishes all the flavor with scary smooth drinkability.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
FaithHealer1 (151) - SCOTLAND - JAN 22, 2012
Big bottle from Dan. Pours a hazy yellow-gold, with two fingers of pillowy head. Aroma is pine, tropical fruity hops and a definite Belgian twang. Definitely a lychee and apricot thing going on as well. Taste is perfectly balanced, surprisingly sweet on the way in but balanced brilliantly with bitterness. Pine, floral and tropical fruit hop character, but with a great Belgian hit just as it goes down the throat. Banana and lychee stuff going on as well. Medium-bodied, this is right up my street. Win.

4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 18/20
justm (81) - Essex, ENGLAND - JAN 22, 2012
Bottle from Tap East, Stratford City. Pours a golden orange with a high carbonation leaving a small creamy white head. Aroma is astonishing, pine and citrussy lemon zest, sweet white grapejuice and lychee. It’s incredibly fresh. Tangy and slick on the palate, it washes over the tongue bringing a fruity bitterness. There is a fresh lychee and sweet white grapejuice flavour that fills the mouth, drying to a roasted pineapple that has fresh grassy notes. Pure sweet nectar..

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 18/20
Thisis12ptfont (87) - Los Angeles, CA, California, USA - JAN 22, 2012
Aroma is extremely piney/leafy pines. Appearance is beautiful gold with a very thin foam top. Taste is large leafy and herby hops with a light malty base. Pleasant carbonation and crisp, refreshing taste. Overall, this is an incredible brew with a bitter hop bite. I’d give this a A+ rating.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Chuckaduck (266) - California, USA - JAN 20, 2012
Pours a foggy golden with a thin just off-white head. Aroma is citrus, pine, Belgian yeast, wood, vanilla, earth. Taste is dry, hoppy, Belgian yeast, some spice, grassy, earthy, slightly sweet, bitter finish. Mild drinkability. Well crafted but I’m not sure it works for me especially. I can appreciate this, but I see no reason to alter the Stone IPA, particularly in making it a Belgian style. Still, well-done even if not to my particular liking.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
dwm1034 (254) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - JAN 20, 2012
DRAFT at Fish Bar in Chicago. Pours foggy golden with frothy head...recedes quickly. Interesting mix of hoppy and sour nose. Sour taste dominates altho the hops fight thru periodically... an interesting mixture; will try again when I can get a full pour....FB is a little light with their pours.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
hazewee (10) - Andenne, BELGIUM - JAN 15, 2012
Nice nose, quite hoppy with some mint hints. Bright color, very inviting. Excellent texture: not too rich for maximum drinkability (this can be dangerous...). Sharp floral and fruity finish with just enough bitterness.


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