Stone Brewing Debuts Exalted IPA

Stone Brewing Co. out of Escondido, California has released the first beer in its Stone Hop Worship Seasonal IPA Series with Exalted IPA. Brewed with Loral and Citra hops, this beer is rife with aromas of fresh citrus and elegant floral notes. Here is the full release from Stone:

Like a savior to their disciples, Stone Brewing extols the glory of the almighty hop with its latest release, Stone Exalted IPA. The first in the Stone Hop Worship Seasonal IPA Series, the crisp and citrusy blend of hops is now available in 12-ounce can six-packs nationwide.

The divine qualities of Loral & Citra hops give this beer beautiful aromas of fresh citrus, elegant floral notes and mild grain and wheat characteristics. Lemon and lime flavors are accented by Thai basil and a big floral component, resulting in a beer that is crisp with lingering citrus flavors and bitterness.

In an elevated state of reverence, Stone Brewing Executive Chairman & co-founder Greg Koch preached, “It’s true, there are still many poor souls out there who have not yet accepted the glory of the almighty hop into their hearts. We pledge to be tireless in our quest to help beer drinkers around the world find righteousness when basked in the halo of the hop. This beer, Stone Exalted IPA, is presented in our humble service to that noble end!”  Back on solid ground, he added, “Our brewing team really knows a thing or two about their hops. Stone Exalted IPA is an exemplary display of their ability to create entirely new flavor profiles with the careful execution of hop blending. I certainly find myself on higher ground thanks to their incredible work.”

Stone’s zealous brewers are challenged on the daily to take their passion for hops to the next level. The Stone Hop Worship Seasonal IPA Series is the result of just that challenge. Experts in the individual flavor profiles of hops old and new, brewers meticulously blend hop selections to meet specific flavor qualities. Case in point: Stone Exalted IPA. Glory be to those who imbibe it in its freshest form and faithfully rejoice in their worship of the Hop.

QUICK FACTS
Name: Stone Exalted IPA
Stats: 7% ABV, 55 IBUs
Availability: 12-ounce cans in seasonal six-packs and draft
Featured Hops: Citra and Loral
National Distribution: Nationwide
International Distribution: Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malta, Mexico, Norway, Panama, Poland, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and The U.K.

TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Straw yellow, clear, with a thin white head.
Aroma: Citrus hits right up front. Beautiful aromas of fresh lemon and lime, starfruit, elegant floral notes and fresh hops. Mild grain and wheat characteristics come through as well.
Taste: Citrus dominates throughout this beer, especially with lemon and lime. Fresh Thai basil and a big floral component accentuate the citrusy flavors. 
Palate: This beer has a very crisp finish with lingering citrus flavors and bitterness.
Overall: The Stone Hop Revolver series has allowed us to really show off the individuality of particular hop varieties. The Stone Hop Worship Seasonal IPA Series takes this to another level and showcases the art of blending hops. Loral and Citra combine to make a citrus bomb that also offers quite a bit of complexity with nice floral and herb characteristics.