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Stone Cold Crazy

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A hop-forward cold IPA, the brewery's take on the American West Coast IPA, fermented extra cold and dry-hopped. It bursts with tropical fruit including pineapple and mango, balanced by watermelon, stone fruit and candy-like aromas. The 2026 edition is the version currently in the webshop.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruitytropical
hoppy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
peach
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant noble hops, releasing an exuberant burst of tropical fruit—pineapple and mango lead the charge.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stone Cold Crazy

◎ Appearance

Stone Cold Crazy presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, leaving delicate rings of lacing down the glass. Carbonation is crisp and active, creating fine bubbles that sustain throughout.

pale goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant noble hops, releasing an exuberant burst of tropical fruit—pineapple and mango lead the charge. Supporting notes of watermelon and stone fruit add complexity, while candy-like sweetness creates an almost perfumed quality. The cold fermentation preserves the delicate hop character without introducing fermentation esters.

tropical pineapplenoble hopsstone fruitcandy sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fruity, with tropical hop flavors coating the palate immediately. The mid-palate develops peach notes and citrus complexity, balanced by a moderate bitterness that never overwhelms the fruit-forward character. The finish is dry and clean, allowing the hop profile to linger without becoming harsh.

fruity hop-forwardpeach citrusmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is long and clean, with the bitterness gradually receding to leave a pleasant dryness. Stone fruit and citrus memories persist in the aftertaste.

drycitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Cold IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Cold IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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