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Stone Ruination IPA

Stone Ruination IPA

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An Imperial/Double IPA brewed by
Stone Brewing Co.

Escondido, California USA

bottled
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16094.06/5.04.06/5.07.7%97.1 Snifter, Tulip P  Stats

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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 Ungstrup (10862), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Oct 9, 2004  
A clear orange beer with a disappearing white head. The aroma is very grass and hoppy on a sweet background. The flavor is sweet caramelic with loads of grass and hops, besides hints of alcohol. A lovely 2IPA. Thanks to Dave (Rodolita) for trading this one.


 omhper (10141), Stockholm, Sweden
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/102/513/20
Feb 17, 2003  
Bottled, thanks hopsrus!!
Amber coloured, little head. Huge flowery grapefruit aroma. Completely dominated by hops, despite it's full body. The maltiness however is less soft and attractive than in Three Floyds Dreadnaught. To call the finish "bitter" would be a gross understatement...


 Papsoe (9771), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
Jul 23, 2005  
(Bottle 65 cl) Nice, clear amber colour with a small, white head. Lovely spicy nose - ginger? Spicy flavors with lots of sweet caramel and hops - loads of them. Pronounced alcohol - almost grappa-like. Very unusual, but very delicate. Oh, did I forget to mention, that this is quite a bitter beer also?


 Oakes (6793), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/102/513/20
Aug 26, 2002  
Light copper; piney, foresty hop aroma. Hops just clobber the palate. Rich malts come in later - an earthy, resiny brew. Very intense, but I have to admit, I’ve never been thrilled with these over-the-top beers and wouldn’t want to drink them as a general rule.


 joergen (6148), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jul 18, 2005  
Bottled. Orange coloured with a white head. Nice hoppy aroma with notes of malts and fruits. Hoppy flavour with notes of malts and pine needles.




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