 RblWthACoz (959), Brooklyn, New York, USA
Sep 8, 2007
Pours clear straw with a one finger head and strong lacing. Nose is light - lighter than the Stone IPA. Has a mild citric smell. Flavor carries heavy citric tones with more bitterness throughout. I am drinking this one right after the Stone IPA and I find this one to be more robust and thorough. The Stone is a bit tamer and this one is a bit..."harsher", shall we say. I give them both the same ratings because I feel they are both different, but the same in quality.
Flyer (104), Hartland, Wisconsin, USA
Aug 20, 2008 One of the most beautiful looking beers I’ve seen. Crystalline orange-yellow with continuous streams of fine bubbles and a pillowy, clinging head. This is all about the piney hops -- lots on the nose, lots on the tongue. This sits on top of the classic "solid malt backbone." Finishes sharp and crisp, with a lingering warming sensation.
chronictonic (349), Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 19, 2008 cloudy slightly orange color white head. orange citrus aroma with some resiny pine. Crisp piney hop flavors - not overly resiny in flavor. First beer we tried tonight was the Moylans dbl IPA and this Stone is (IMHO) much better. Much better balance with the hops - not as astringent or overly toasty & resiny. This is a real good drinking IPA at a reasonable ABV.
smith4498 (332), Miami, Florida, USA
Aug 19, 2008 Pours hazy dark ornage with off white head. Big citrus and pine aromas. Lots of hop bitterness balanced somewhat by big maltiness. Alcohol is slightly noticeable. Medium body with average carbbonation and a sticky mouthfeel. Very nice.
brokephibroke (34), , Colorado, USA
Aug 18, 2008 Pours a hazy copper / zinc chromate. Small dimimishing white head. Aroma of lemon and caramel corn, piney and herbal. There is some sorness up front, with a long hoppy finish. Finely balanced with differing hop styles all in one draw. If I had a suggestion, the palate need a bit more "slipperynes".
lithy (118), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Aug 18, 2008 Clear copper color, big frothy off white head. Powerful hop aroma, grassy and perfumy. Robust malt holds up the hops with hints of caramel. Intense rush of lingering hops in the finish. Nice Impy IPA.
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