Reviewing the Ruinition IPA from Stone Brewing Company.Score: 95
2011 bomber bottle served in a tulip glass.
Appearance: Pours a clear golden-orange with about a finger of head that settles down to a half finger. Above average lacing. 4/5
Smell: Crisp explosion of citrus hop bitterness. Zesty lemon rind and pine. A little floral. Some malty sweetness too. Really fresh aroma. 4.5/5
Taste: An explosion of awesome flavor on palate. Earthy, citrus hop bitterness hits you right away. Some grapefruit and orange sweetness on the mid-palate. Light bready malt flavor on the mid-palate as it layers. Finish is a very earthy grapefruit bitterness and resiny pine that lingers. Flavors are extremely fresh. 5/5
Mouthfeel: Light-medium bodied, medium-high carbonation. A little oily. Finishes dry and bitter. The carbonation makes the zesty citrus flavors and bitterness of the beer really pop on the tongue. 4.5/5
Overall: The golden standard for nationally available, year-round imperial IPA's.
Recommendation: This is a great beer for hop heads. Perhaps not the best first "craft" beer for casual beer drinkers, but an absolute must try once you get your beer feet wet.
Pairings: Backyard-cooked hamburgers.
Cost: $6.99 for a 22 oz (bomber) bottle.
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