Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About Session IPA
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What is a Session 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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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Stone Go To IPA
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Stone Go To IPA
◎ Appearance
A brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and minimal haze. The beer displays a tight, white head that dissipates moderately, leaving a light lacing on the glass. Bright carbonation is evident through active effervescence.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical hop aromatics characteristic of Stone's house style. Pine and resinous notes provide a subtle backbone, while clean malt undertones add balance without heaviness. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with no alcohol burn despite the assertive hop profile.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with crisp citrus and light hop bitterness that's well-integrated rather than aggressive. Mid-palate reveals a balanced grain sweetness with continued tropical character, maintaining good body for the sessionable ABV. The finish is dry with lingering hop bitterness and a pleasant herbal pine note that never overstays its welcome.
◑ Finish
A clean, crisp finish with moderate length and a dry, lingering hop bitterness. The aftertaste remains refreshing without astringency, making this ideal for extended drinking sessions.
Food Pairing
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