Stone Ruination IPA

	Percentile
	100
	overall

Brewed by Stone Brewing Co.
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Escondido, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
2114	4.05/5.0	4.05/5.0	7.7%	98.1	Snifter, Tulip

Commercial Description:
So called because of the immediate ruinous effect on your palate. 100+ IBUs. Bracingly bitter. Thick, pungent hop aroma. We would say that no hops were injured in the brewing of this beer, but that would be a massive lie. In fact, the words "Stone Ruination IPA" are what older hop vines use to cause little hop vines to quiver with fright and lose sleep at night . We at Stone honor the brutal massacre of countless hops with this "Liquid poem to the glory of the hop!" Paganism at its best!

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Randy@KRS (4), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
does not count

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	8/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	14/20

Sep 25, 2008

I am in Atlanta and finally this week STONE has arrived.The first beer i sample is the Ruination IPA.I can’t lie I was a bit disappointed.Don’t get me wrong this brew is great but not one of the best as advertised.Very hoppy which I love but needs more balance to be considered one of my bests.Still a great beer though.

doboy (177), Morehead City, North Carolina, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Sep 25, 2008

At a tasting at Priscillas in Morehead City, NC. Got it before the Stone IPA, ruined the IPA for me!!! Hoppy aroma was definately floral, piney. Head disipated to a nice lace. Hop taste was outstanding with an excellent floral taste. Left me wanting more. Very well balanced.

TheRealBastard (141), The-No, California, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Sep 25, 2008

Great beer, just don’t let is warm too much. Super smooth when ice cold, when the temp rises becomes a serious problem w/this one. Pine, hops, cirtrus, and tangy peaches are the aroma and taste flavors I pull. Get this bad boy on tap; fuckin amazing brew from one of the best!

agillespie81 (197), Denver, Colorado, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	10/10	5/5	8/10	3/5	16/20

Sep 22, 2008

Deep copper color......very fluffy head. Extremely floral, complex aroma of hops. Intense hop flavor hits in the front......slightly crisp mouthfeel. Flavor gradually mellows throughout the back. Finish has a long, lingering hop taste, with subtle citrus notes. Very unique IPA......powerful hop flavor without an overpowering hop taste.

EHopper (274), Minnesota, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	9/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Sep 21, 2008

The beautiful clear golden orange color melds quickly with an overwhelmingly enticing citrus aroma. So refreshing that it sends a shiver up my spine. The flavor is sharp and bitter, very grassy with unripe grapefruit and orange peel. It leaves a dryness in the mouth that is probably an acquired taste. You probably need to really like this type of beer to like this beer. I really like this beer.

rds (226), USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Sep 21, 2008

Pours a misty gold with a nice lacy near white head, this is the epitome of bitter hops. Like it or not, it’s here with no apologies. Not my favorite style, but my favorite within the style. ma misy gold

mar (1835), Dallas, Texas, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Sep 21, 2008

bottle thanks to tizzlejizzle. golden pour with no real head just a ring of white froth. huge piney hops on the nose. very smooth on the palate with a great piney hop flavor with no bitterness in the finish at all.

kiefdog (1589), Tampa, Florida, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Sep 19, 2008

Bottle courtesy of markwise. Pours a caramel golden with one finger white head. Excellent retention and lots of lacing on the glass. Aroma is honey, sweet malt, grapefruit, hops, bitterness. Flavor is much of the same with notes of spice and honey. Medium body with a big hoppy finish. Nice ale.

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