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Stone Delicious IPA

Stone Brewing
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 356 American IPAs in hopIQ

Brewed with Lemondrop hops for a vivid lemon-citrus aroma. Gluten-reduced and light-bodied, making it more drinkable than its ABV suggests. One of Stone's most food-friendly beers.

ABV
7.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stone Delicious IPA

Appearance

Stone Delicious IPA presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a crisp white head that dissipates at a moderate pace. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting pour that promises freshness and vitality.

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Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant Lemondrop hop character, delivering a vivid citrus profile with prominent lemon notes and subtle grapefruit undertones. Supporting aromas of pine resin and clean grain provide balance without overwhelming the fruit-forward presentation.

lemon citrusgrapefruitpine resinclean

Taste

The palate opens with crisp, hoppy character that transitions smoothly into a symphony of citrus flavors—lemon and grapefruit lead the charge. The bitterness is assertive yet well-integrated at 65 IBUs, with a dry mid-palate and subtle resinous notes that add complexity without harshness.

citrus-forwardcrispbitterdry

Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and drying, with lingering citrus notes that fade gracefully without any cloying aftertaste. The gluten-reduced formulation allows for excellent drinkability, making this a supremely food-friendly finale.

cleandrybright finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stone Delicious IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Stone Delicious IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Stone Delicious IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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