Grapefruit Slam IPA
Stone Brewing in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
IPA - Imperial / Double Rotating|
Score
7.35
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A Zesty Double India Pale Ale with Grapefruit Peel
We’ve made a hell of a lot of beers since 1996. Probably thousands at this point. Some stick around for decades, somefor a few years and some are brief visits, gracing us with their hoppy presence fora short time before becoming fond memories. Occasionally stars, planets and brewing schedules align and we bring back one of these ephemeral creations. In fallof 2014 we created a draft-only version of this delicious double India pale ale. Its bitter, zesty grapefruit peel infusion created a bright accent to flavors of pine resin and fresh citrus well in advance of the explosionof fruited beers we’re all reveling in atthe moment. We never stopped thinking about it, so a long five years later, we’re bringing back Stone Grapefruit Slam IPA for round two. It’s a link to the past planted delightfully in the present.
We’ve made a hell of a lot of beers since 1996. Probably thousands at this point. Some stick around for decades, somefor a few years and some are brief visits, gracing us with their hoppy presence fora short time before becoming fond memories. Occasionally stars, planets and brewing schedules align and we bring back one of these ephemeral creations. In fallof 2014 we created a draft-only version of this delicious double India pale ale. Its bitter, zesty grapefruit peel infusion created a bright accent to flavors of pine resin and fresh citrus well in advance of the explosionof fruited beers we’re all reveling in atthe moment. We never stopped thinking about it, so a long five years later, we’re bringing back Stone Grapefruit Slam IPA for round two. It’s a link to the past planted delightfully in the present.
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8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
22 ounce bottle into tulip glass, bottled on 1/23/2014. Pours fairly crystal clear golden orange color with a 2 finger fairly dense white head with good retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Spotty soapy lacing clings around the glass. Aromas of big grapefruit peel, orange zest, tangerine, pineapple, lemon zest, citrus rind, floral, grass, pine, light caramel, bread, and floral/grassy earthiness. Incredible aromas with huge citrus/floral hop and citrus peel aromas, with light-moderate malt balance; and great strength. Taste of big grapefruit peel, tangerine, pineapple, orange zest, lemon zest, citrus rind, pine, floral, grass, light caramel, bread, and floral/grassy earthiness. Good amount of floral/pine bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of grapefruit peel, tangerine, pineapple, orange/lemon zest, citrus rind, pine, floral, grass, light caramel, and floral/grassy earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Damn nice balance and complexity of bright citrus/floral hops with grapefruit peel, and light malt balance; with a crisp malt/bitterness balance and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a smooth, crisp, and moderately sticky mouthfeel that is great. Alcohol is very well hidden with only a light warming present after the finish. Overall this is an awesome DIPA. All around great complexity of citrus/floral hop and grapefruit peel flavors, with light-moderate malt balance; and very smooth and crisp to sip on for the ABV. A highly enjoyable offering.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Feb 2014
at 20:39
7.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Draft @ GABF 2013. Pours a clear yellow golden color with a small off-white head. Has a fruity malty strong grapefruit hoppy aroma. Fruity malty hoppy bitter grapefruit flavor. Has a fruity malty grapefruit hoppy bitter finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 Nov 2013
at 08:26
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Sampled at GABF 2013. Pours a gold with some foamy, white head. Nose is bright citrus, grapefruit, pulpy, floral. Flavor is all tangerine and candy. Bitter, fresh, pulpy juice. Full, bitter finish. Interesting.
Tried
from Can
on 21 Oct 2013
at 07:54
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Sample at GABF 2013. Pours clear golden with a tan had. Aroma of big grapefruit, tropical fruits, candied fruit and citrus. Flavour is moderate sweet and heavy bitter. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Can
on 10 Oct 2013
at 22:23
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Draft @ WOB - Dadeland Stone tap takeover. Pours clear dark golden color with white head. Strong grapefruit aroma with some pine and malts. Tastes like their IPA with grapefruit juice added. Medium body with average carbonation.
Tried
from Draft
on 31 Aug 2013
at 10:52
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
On draught at WOB Brewery District. The beer pours a slightly cloudy amber color with a medium thin off-white head that diminishes steadily to an outer ring. Small patches of lacing on the glass. Aroma of citrus, hops and malt. Medium-bodied with an oily grapefruit character and notes of resiny hops and sweet malt in the background. The finish is fruity with a lingering grapefruit aftertaste. Good all around.
Tried
on 28 Aug 2013
at 12:33