Year of New Beer: Unapologetic IPA, Stone/Beachwood/Heretic Brewing (CA)

Written By: Dion on 08/11/2014

This collaboration puts forth a nose that is surprisingly mild given Stone's often abrasive hop treatments. A pleasant blend of citrus and floral notes, with a slightly sweet caramel backbone. Even-handed on the tongue initially, mirroring the nose. Toward the finish, however, the hop bitterness becomes more aggressive, drying; leaving remnants of pine and white grapes. Lacking the typical Stone bravado, this one more than makes up for it in drinkability. Well done.