Stone’s Scrumptious IPA has been round for years — it’s the quickest rising IPA within the nation — and now it has some little siblings, one citrus-heavy, and one booze-heavy. Right here we take a look at all three within the “Scrumptious” lineup.
Stone Scrumptious IPA – Shiny and fruity, with a mixture of lemon and orange up entrance pairing properly with the bracingly piney hoppiness within the brew. Wealthy, absolutely physique, with a lingering earthiness that borders on licorice clinging to the end. A traditional instance of the west coast IPA model, with no digression from the theme. 7.7% abv. A- [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]
Stone Scrumptious Citrus IPA – Undoubtedly fruitier, although in need of “hazy” in method, this beer gives a observe of tangerine and lemon that tempers the piney, earthy hops within the combine extra successfully, making a brighter and extra “crushable” brew. There’s a zing of acidity on the end, one thing a bit stunning in a virtually 8% abv beer, which elevates the expertise even additional. I prefer it a hair greater than the usual Scrumptious. 7.7% abv. A-
Stone Scrumptious Double IPA – The massive boy. Closely hopped however not overbearing within the least, this barely syrupy DIPA has extra DNA in widespread with the Scrumptious Citrus than the usual: Daring fruit with a tropical bent, shifting into pine-forward notes because the beer warms a bit. Wealthy however by no means overwhelming, hints of molasses make for a wealthy, immersive, DIPA-appropriate end. 9.4% abv. A- [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]
every $12 per six-pack / stonebrewing.com
Stone Scrumptious IPA
$12
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