


In addition to the complexities of the tangerine - the likes of which you can only get by using the whole fruit - we judiciously employ just a hint of whole pineapple for a backnote (you'd likely not even pick it out of the mix if we didn't tell you it was there). We use bountiful whole tangerine purée, which brings pithy, crisp bitterness to thr citrus flavor. After whirling together a blend of Citra, Centennial, Sterling, Azacca and Mosaic hops, we added fresh fruit pures of tangerine and pineapple. Welcome to our vacation transportation express 6,5 IBUs 65 Stone Tangerine Express IPA is a tropical IPA that transports you to a hop-induced, dreamlike state. The ratio of real fruit and the hops in this unfiltered IPA can be best described as tangerine. and ctack a phenomenal beer to complete the experience. Stone Tangerine Express IPA is a tropical IPA that transports you to a hop-induced, dreamlike state. Your official duties for the day have been to maybe take a hike to a secluded waterfall, perhaps grill something, definitely chill with plenty of sand between your toes. Imagine the tropical haze of a lazy afternoon-into-evening. 13 and Tangerine Express IPAĪ tropical IPA that transports you. I was expecting a real good tropical hop and real fruit combo that just seemed to fall a little short.Formerly known as Mixtape Ale Vol. It may have been my sample, but I would have liked bigger and bolder tangerine flavor. There is a low alcohol warmth on the exhale as well.Īll in all it’s a very good beer. The beer is medium bodied, and moderately carbonated with no hop derived astringency and mild creaminess. Unfortunately as it warms it also becomes sweeter. Imagine the tropical haze of a lazy afternoon- into-evening. I don’t find much of the pineapple, but there are slight hints of it as the beer warms. Description An india pale ale packed with whole tangerine & pineapple and a tropical IPA that transports you to a hop-induced state. The bitterness in the finish to me comes across a bit harsh and unpleasant, bordering harsh. Stone Tangerine Express IPA is a tropical IPA that transports you to a hop-induced, dreamlike state. The bitterness is medium-high, and the balance is leaning towards the bitterness with the fruit taking up a second. Most of the fruity flavor seems to come mostly from fruit additions more so than hops. The flavor is considerably more juicy than the aroma. The flavor is bready and lightly sweet caramel, just like the aroma. There was a beady and slightly sweet caramel-malt flavor as well. As the beer warmed, some tangerine crept out more. I don’t get a whole lot of tangerine or pineapple initially, but the sample was quite cold. There is fairly good retention and the lacing on the glass is nice. The beer pours a hazy orange color with an off-white head. This beer would not be considered specialty IPA (21B) because that category is reserved for variations of the IPA style (Session, Black IPA, Red IPA, etc.). This beer is going to be judged in the fruit beer category because it’s and example a classic style (21A) with fruit added. We’re not looking for a sweet concoction to appease the “I want my beer to taste like fruit juice” crowd. In addition to the complexities of the tangerine - the likes of which you can only get by using the whole fruit - we judiciously employ just a hint of whole pineapple for a backnote (you’d likely not even pick it out of the mix if we didn’t tell you it was there). We use bountiful whole tangerine purée, which brings pithy, crisp bitterness to the citrus flavor. Welcome to our vacation transportation express! Check, check, check again and…pfffft…check. Using the whole fruit allows us to harness every bit of its natural depth of character, from the juice to the zest and everything in between.

STONE TANGERINE EXPRESS CRACK
Your official duties for the day have been to maybe take a hike to a secluded waterfall, perhaps grill something, definitely chill with plenty of sand between your toes…and crack a phenomenal beer to complete the experience. From the Brewery: This beer’s uniquely hazy appearance is a credit to the glorious whole tangerine pure in every batch. An india pale ale packed with whole tangerine & pineapple and a tropical IPA that transports you to a hop-induced state.
