Brewery: Stone Brewing
Rating: Pint
ABV: 7.2%
IBUs: 38
Style: Hazy IPA
Calories: Approximately 220
Hops: Sabro, El Dorado, Azacca
Review:
Stone Delicious Hazy IPA presents itself with a hazy golden appearance and a thin white head, inviting the drinker into its aromatic profile. The nose offers notes of peach, coconut, vanilla, and pineapple, attributed to the blend of Sabro, El Dorado, and Azacca hops.
Upon tasting, the beer delivers flavors of peach, vanilla, orange, tangerine, coconut, and lychee. The palate is creamy and juicy, with a medium body and light bitterness. However, the overall experience leans towards a sharper bitterness than expected for a hazy IPA, which may detract from its drinkability.
While Stone Delicious Hazy IPA offers a unique flavor profile and is crafted to reduce gluten, it may not fully meet the expectations of those seeking a smooth, juicy hazy IPA. The pronounced bitterness and lack of balance suggest it’s more suitable for a one-time try rather than a regular addition to your beer rotation.
Final Thoughts: Stone Delicious Hazy IPA earns a Pint rating. It’s an interesting brew with distinctive flavors, but the sharp bitterness and lack of the expected hazy IPA smoothness may limit its appeal for those seeking a more traditional hazy experience.
Author: Stu
Meet Brew.info's founder and head brewer, Stu. He began homebrewing as a hobby 13 years ago and has now made it a full-time career. He gives his advice, recipes, and reviews of equipment on Brew.info in an effort to encourage others to experience the satisfaction of homebrewing beer. You can find him trying out new breweries and beers, or unwinding at home with a pint of his most recent creation, when he isn't busy brewing or writing about beer. Cheers!
