Description
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STONE DELICIOUS IPA
A citrusy India pale ale with Lemondrop & El Dorado hops
STYLEIndia Pale AleABV7.7%IBUs75AVAILABILITYNationwid
When creating an IPA deserving of the name “Delicious,” intense flavor was paramount, and that’s just what this bright, citrus-forward standout brings to the table. Crafted to reduce gluten, the beer and its magnificent lemon candylike flavor and hop spice can be enjoyed by nearly everyone.
TASTING NOTES
FEATURED HOPSNuggetCalypsoLemondrop & El DoradoFLAVOR PROFILEHoppy, Citrus, LemongrassPALATEMedium body with a bitter, dry finish.APPEARANCEPours deep gold with a white-colored head.AROMASpicy, herbal and citrusy hop aromatics balanced with light-toasted malt. The spiciness is reminiscent of lemongrass.OVERALLWe went through many iterations of this beer at our Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station restaurant and brewery, using several hop recipes until we had that “Aha!” moment tasting a beer that I had asked Liberty Station Brewing Manager Kris Ketcham to brew. It was a single-hop beer called the Lost City of Liquid Gold, using 100 percent El Dorado, a new hop from Yakima, Washington. This beer gave us the last piece to the puzzle on the formulation for Stone Delicious IPA. We changed the dry hop to 100 percent El Dorado, and we achieved magnificent lemon candy and spicy hop flavors that are fun and unique.