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Stone Go To IPA

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Stone's everyday sessionable IPA — all the citrus and tropical hop character of the full-strength IPA, dialled back to 4.5%. The answer to 'I want a Stone IPA but I have things to do later.'

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
orange
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical hop aromatics characteristic of Stone's house style.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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.

pale goldenbrilliant claritywhite headeffervescent

◌ 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.

citrustropical hopspineclean malt

◐ 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.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesshoppydry finish

◑ 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.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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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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