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🍺 Stone Brewing / 26th Anniversary Imperial IPA Tasting Review
We review the Imperial IPA (West Coast IPA, ABV 9.8%) brewed to commemorate Stone Brewing’s 26th anniversary. This commemorative bottle from the venerable California brewery features a powerful flavor that modernly updates the classic West Coast IPA style.
What You’ll Learn in This Article
- Detailed flavor review of Stone Brewing 26th Anniversary Imperial IPA
- Features and appeal of the West Coast IPA style
- Stone Brewing’s history and brewing philosophy
I’ve heard of Stone Brewing, woof! Is it a famous brewery?
It’s a venerable California brewery founded in 1996, a representative of West Coast IPA hop! They became famous with “Arrogant Bastard Ale” hop!
This 26th Anniversary Imperial IPA is a limited brew commemorating their 26th founding anniversary. It’s a powerful one with 9.8% alcohol content.
🏠 Stone Brewing Basic Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brewery Name | Stone Brewing |
| Location | Escondido, California |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founders | Greg Koch & Steve Wagner |
| Annual Production | Approximately 200,000 barrels |
| Features | Pioneer of West Coast IPA |
🍺 26th Anniversary Imperial IPA Basic Data
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Beer Name | 26th Anniversary Imperial IPA |
| Beer Style | Imperial IPA (West Coast IPA) |
| Alcohol Content | 9.8% |
| IBU | 85 |
| SRM | 8 (Deep golden) |
| Brew Year | 2022 (Limited edition) |
The high bitterness value of IBU 85 is characteristic hop! You can expect the clean and sharp bitterness typical of West Coast IPA hop!
👃 Aroma Profile
The aroma that rises from the moment it’s poured into the glass is truly the essence of West Coast IPA. The bright citrus notes of grapefruit and orange peel dominate the first impression, followed by resinous aromas reminiscent of pine and cypress.
👃 Aroma Profile
🎨 Appearance
Beautiful color ranging from deep amber to light copper, with high clarity and clarity. When poured into a glass, white fine bubbles form a thick layer of 2-3cm at the top of the glass, lasting for about 3-4 minutes. It has a heavy appearance typical of Imperial IPA.
Beautiful amber color like expensive whiskey, woof! The foam is also firm, woof!
👅 Flavor (Subjective Evaluation)
⚠️ Important Notice
The following taste evaluation is a personal impression. Beer taste varies from person to person.
The first sip reveals powerful hop bitterness and rich malt sweetness. The intense bitterness, like biting into grapefruit peel, covers the entire tongue, followed by deep sweetness from caramel malt. The alcohol content of 9.8% has a smoothness that doesn’t make you feel its height, with a warm aftertaste that lasts long.
Flavor Profile
This intense bitterness is the true flavor of West Coast IPA. But the malt sweetness is nicely balanced.
🏆 Overall Rating
🏆 Overall Rating
Stone Brewing 26th Anniversary Imperial IPA is a wonderful bottle that fully showcases the charm of the West Coast IPA style. The intense bitterness and rich malt sweetness are perfectly balanced, with a smooth finish that doesn’t make you feel the high alcohol content of 9.8%. As a culmination of Stone Brewing’s 26 years of brewing technology, it’s a must-drink for IPA lovers.
A bottle packed with Stone Brewing’s IPA-making philosophy “Go Ahead, We Dare You” hop! The challenging bitterness is irresistible hop!
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📚 References
Trusted information sources used to verify facts in this article:
- Stone Brewing Official Site – https://www.stonebrewing.com (Verified: June 12, 2025)
- Stone Brewing Beer Information – 26th Anniversary Imperial IPA Product Information (Verified: June 12, 2025)
- BJCP 2021 Style Guidelines – Imperial IPA Style Definition (Verified: June 12, 2025)
※Information is subject to change without notice. Please check official sites for the latest information.
🛒 Stone Brewing Beer Purchase Guide
Can Stone Brewing beer be bought in Japan too, woof? Where can I get it?
Stone Brewing’s IPA can be purchased on Rakuten and Amazon hop! Especially Arrogant Bastard Ale and IPA-related products are well-stocked hop!
I’ve prepared purchase links with price comparisons. I recommend starting with Stone Brewing’s representative IPA.
🔗 Stone Brewing IPA Purchase Links
Stone IPA (Representative of West Coast IPA)
Stone Brewing’s signature product. Features intense bitterness and hop aroma
⭐ Recommended Related Products
IPA Specialty Glass
Specially designed glass to maximize IPA aromas
¥2,500～
Professional-grade glass developed to fully enjoy the complex aromas of Stone IPA
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