Thunderstruck IPA
Brewed By: Stone Brewing Company (Sapporo Breweries)
Number of Ratings: 4
Style: American Double / Imperial IPA (DIPA / IIPA)
Brewed In: 1999 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029, USA
ABV: 8.7%
IBU: 95
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Number of Ratings: 4
Style: American Double / Imperial IPA (DIPA / IIPA)
Brewed In: 1999 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029, USA
ABV: 8.7%
IBU: 95
People Who Liked This Beer Also Liked:We don't have enough ratings to say what beers are similar.
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mryeti - September 20, 2016Stone Limited Edition 19th Anniversary
Thunderstruck IPA. 8.7 Abu.
This limited edition double IPA is brewed with 100% Australian hops.(Ella, Galaxy, Fairview, Topaz& Vic Secret hops). I don't know what the hell that means, but they are not a hop usually used in the IPA world.
1st pour leaves minimal lacing on the glass and is light golden with a little cloudiness. Overall it looks tasty.
The aroma is one of pine and does not have a complexity that some IPAs have. You assume it's going to taste exactly like it smells, and surprise! It does.
It hits the taste buds slightly pine and almost reminds me of a big pull on a bong at the finish. Hoppy & smoky, bitter & piney.No complexity at all, but delivering a solid punch to the balls regardless.
Stone always brings us interesting IPA's. This one is interesting but I couldn't see drinking this on a regular basis. As an Anniversary beer, it's a must try, but it doesn't stand up to some of the better ipa's on the market.
