While on a trip to the Rose Bowl, Hoppy stopped by Stone Brewing in Escondido, CA. Stone began brewing in 1996 and quickly became one of the largest craft brewers in the country. In 2022 they were purchased by Sapporo USA. While at the Bistro and Gardens Hoppy enjoyed tasting the following beers:
Stone Citragato IPA – Described as a West Coast IPA with Cryo Fresh Citra and Krush hops. 7.7% ABV.
Stone Delicious IPA – Described as an intensely citrusy, beautifully bitter beer worthy of its simple-yet lordly title. El Dorado & Lemon Drop hops combine to bring on a magnificent lemon candy-like flavor that’s balanced by hop spice. It is crafted to reduce gluten. 7.7%, 75 IBU.
Stone Delicious Double IPA – Described as having serious depth of flavor and an explosive aroma of lemon & tropical fruit from Centennial and Amarillo hops, all with less bitterness than a typical double IPA. The result is extra fruity, extra satisfying and extra Delicious. 9.4% ABV, 55 IBU,
Stone Enjoy By 01.01.26 Double IPA – Described as packed with a ludicrous amount of hops for maximum tropical fruit, peach and resiny goodness, this beer is as crisp as the evening air and as dazzling as a midnight fireworks show. 9.4% ABV, 90 IBU.
Stone Imperial Zombie Love Potion – This is an Imperial Chocolate Pomegranate Poter. It is described as having chocolaty richness, balanced nicely by the fruity notes of pomegranate. 9% ABV, 60 IBU.
Hoppy also imbibed full glasses of the following ales:
Stone Green Buds IPA – This is a West Coast IPA headlining Anchovy and Citra hops, harmonizing with vibrant riffs of citrus, golden apple, apricot and melon. 7% ABV.
Stone Hop Squander IPA – Brewed with seven different hops! Described as being juicy with soft bitterness and having citrus, stone fruit, sweet fruits and tropical notes. 7.1% ABV.
Pictures from Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens follow:
