The Go To IPA is another India Pale Ale from Stone Brewing that shines with its incredible hop intensity. A whopping nine varieties of hops were used for this masterpiece and you think you can taste every single one of them. The Go To IPA overwhelms with multi-faceted hop aromas and is therefore an IPA as it is written in the book. Hop bursting is the name of the technique that allows brewers to pack a maximum amount of hops into the beer and get the greatest possible hop flavor.
Typically for an IPA, the Go To IPA also has a strong golden and clear appearance. The fine-pored foam crown stands out in beautiful white and is lush and creamy. With intense peach, citrus and melon aromas, the Go To IPA is an olfactory revelation and more than promising. The exceptionally large amount of hops contained in this IPA ensures a dry bitter note that lasts from the initial taste to the finish. The bitterness from the hops is underlined by just enough malt to create a balanced play of aromas. The Go To IPA is a composition of grassy, fruity notes with a pleasant hop dominance and nice effervescence. At 4.8% ABV, the Session IPA is less strong than the full-bodied taste would suggest, making it the perfect everyday beer. Crisply bitter, overwhelmingly hoppy and surprisingly fruity, the Stone Go To IPA is exactly what it promises: absolutely drinkable and a pleasure for every day.
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