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Stone / Sierra Nevada NxS IPA

Stone / Sierra Nevada NxS IPA

Rated 3.486 by BeerPals
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Brewed by Stone Brewing Company

Escondido, CA, United States

Style:  Imperial IPA

8.2% Alcohol by Volume

70 International Bittering Units

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For many, California is considered an epicenter for brewing innovation, particularly where hoppy IPAs are concerned. We teamed up with longtime craft compatriots and mutual hop admirers Sierra Nevada to create a truly one-of-a-kind IPA. This special-edition beer conveys the true character of collaboration with touches of inventiveness and creativity. Two batches of an IPA were brewed and expertly blended to craft this multilayered beer. The first batch was split down the middle, with 50% being aged in gin-infused bourbon barrels and the remaining half aged in rye whiskey barrels. These beers were blended with the fresh second batch of IPA, which was generously dry-hopped to impart rich aromas to accompany the citrusy, piney, woody, herbaceous flavors achieved from this truly one-of-a-kind collaboration. Hop Varieties: Magnum Amarillo Chinook Cascade Centennial & Mosaic

ID: 61666 Last updated 2 weeks ago Added to database 8 years ago

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Statistics

Overall Rank3446
Overall Percentile93.8
Style Rank253 of 2653
Style Percentile90.5
Lowest Score3.5
Highest Score4.3
Average Score3.850
Weighted Score3.486
Standard Deviation0.000

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  • IBREW2OR3 1262 reviews
    rated 3.8 8 months ago

    Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

    Rated Dec. 2015. 22oz bomber pours up with a clear deep gold body that supports an off white head of semi tight / semi loose cobweb like foam. The aroma offers up the expected spicy oak infused gin booze as well as thin ribbons of mango, cantaloupe and citrus like hoppiness in the background. The taste is dominated by spicy oak and gin booze and then in the background is just a faint note of smooth sweet bourbon. To midway the hops struggle to be heard over the oak and gin but do create a pleasing murmur of cantaloupe, mango, tangerine, spicy onion and then some floral hop notes around the edges. I don’t think many barrel treatments can work with an IIPA but gin (and tequila to some extent) doesn’t hinder the experience. In the few cases where I’ve had this type of hoppy beer treatment I actually prefer it not barrel aged. I’m positive a fresh and un-barrel aged version of this would rate considerably higher (and hence would be more enjoyable). But this is a fun flavor ride.

  • CYBERCAT 13046 reviews
    rated 3.5 7 years ago

    Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

    Pours clear golden amber with a very thick gold-buff head. Aroma delivers hoppy, resiny and fruity tones. Flavor presents resiny hops with a woody undertone and plenty of malt, citrus and pomme fruit in supporting roles. A floral hint takes the gustatory stage now and then. Mouthfeel features typical body, plenty of fizz, and a hay-hoppy finish. Drink NXS - but please designate a driver, or call a taxi.

  • GIVMEBEER 795 reviews
    rated 3.8 8 years ago

    Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

    Amber color with a small off white head that left some lacing. Floral, woody and fruity aroma. Nice ipa with pine, woody, citrus and grassy flavours. Some of the barrel aging flavours come through but not very strong. Mainly the gin.

  • THE_BEER_GOD 92 reviews
    rated 4.3 8 years ago

    Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

    Bottle. Gorgeous amber pour with a medium, frothy white head. Aroma is fruity with soft oak, light gin, pine resins, floral hops, herbal hops and caramel. Taste is piney and floral with rich caramel, citrus fruit, tropical fruit, herbal notes, light oak, hop oils and sweet malt. Body is medium-full with a creamy carbonation and a moderate lingering hop bitterness. Ends with more piney notes, caramel, floral hops, tropical fruit, citrus notes, light oak, sweet malt, herbal hops and a touch of booze. Very nice!

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