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🌍 United States · New England Double IPA · One of 29 New England Double IPAs in hopIQ

Stone ///Fear.Movie.Lions Hazy Double IPA has been brewed since 2018 as a cross between coastal styles: the bitter backbone of a West Coast IPA with the slight haze and heavy aroma of an East Coast one. It pours light gold with a light haze and a fluffy white head. Loral and Mosaic give a nose of mixed fresh fruit, juicy hops and a hint of pineapple. The flavour recalls fresh fruit juice with strawberry, blueberry and grape and a trace of white sage, and the juicy body leads to a short, moderately bitter finish.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9

AWARDS

Gold · 2019
San Diego International Beer Competition
American-style Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale
★Gold — San Diego International Beer Competition (American-style Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Assertively bitter and very dry.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England Double IPA.
Hop character
juicy
hoppy
herbal
tropical
citrusy
Distinctive notes
hazy
berry
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stone ///Fear.Movie.Lions

◎ Appearance

Pours a light gold with a subtle haze characteristic of the New England style. The fluffy white head settles to a thin collar with moderate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is visible as fine, steady streams throughout the body.

light goldhazyfluffy white headmoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh fruit notes—strawberry and citrus from the Loral and Mosaic hops. A pronounced juicy, tropical character emerges with pineapple and stone fruit, underscored by a subtle herbal whisper of white sage. The aromatic profile balances brightness with a restrained floral complexity.

fresh fruittropicaljuicy hopspineapplewhite sage

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp entry of mixed berry—strawberry, blueberry, and grape—recalling fresh juice more than traditional malt sweetness. The mid-palate maintains that juicy character with a light, refreshing body and hints of white sage adding complexity. A moderate, clean bitterness develops toward the finish without dominating.

berry-forwardjuicyfresh fruit juicemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with the moderate bitterness fading cleanly. No significant aftertaste lingers; the beer leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

shortdry finishclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stone ///Fear.Movie.Lions

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 ///Fear.Movie.Lions

About New England Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England Double 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 New England Double IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, hazy, juicy character as Stone ///Fear.Movie.Lions will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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