Neighborhood IPA

Judge’s Review

Richard Wong
BJCP National Judge

Rating 93 (Exceptional)

Judges Rating: 93
Aroma: 22/24
Appearance: 6/6
Flavor: 37/40
Mouthfeel: 8/10
Overall Impression: 19/20

Neighborhood IPA by Stones Throw Brewery was judged as an American IPA, Style 21A, according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. The pour revealed a nice light brown hue with small bubbles and good carbonation. The beer had a nice malty aroma along with nice hop notes. The initial taste of the beer had a nice balance of malt sweetness and hop bitterness. I also detected light caramel notes in the flavor, which is fine for this style. In fact, the light caramel notes added to the complexity. I especially enjoyed the hop bitterness in this beer. It was just perfect. Some brewers can be overzealous in putting too many hops in a beer, especially an IPA. This, however, was not the case with this Washington brewery. The beer had a light/medium body and mouthfeel as well as good carbonation. The aftertaste was nice, clean, and smooth with no harsh bitterness. Overall, a nice IPA for any occasion.

Brewer’s Description

Introducing our Signature American IPA, a Stones Throw brew that stands out from the crowd. Slightly orange and oh so hoppy, its robust bitterness is balanced with the rich maltiness. Classic American hops deliver a punch of pine and grapefruit notes.

Beer Style & Statistics

Beer Style: American IPA
Beer Style Family: IPA
Availability: Year-Round
ABV: 6.8%

IBUs: 70
Hops: Centennial, Cascade, Chinook
Malts: Pale, White Wheat, Munich, C-30, Chit, Victory

Brewery Information

American IPA | Year-Round | Washington | USA