Stone Announces Sanctimonious IPA Details

We brought you the “first look” and now we have the full details from Stone:

QUICK FACTS

• Name: Stone Sanctimonious IPA
  

• Public Release: Week of October 15, 2018
  

• Web: stonebrewing.com/sanctimonious
• Stats: 7% ABV, 65 IBUs
  

• Featured Hops: Amarillo and Simcoe
  

• Availability: Limited
  

• Packaging: 12oz six-pack cans, draft
  

• Distribution: Nationwide
  

• Shelf Life: 120 days

GLORY TO THE HOP

Stone Sanctimonious IPA represents the elevated state of reverence that Stone extols for the venerable and almighty Hop. Amarillo & Simcoe hops have been anointed to bestow their divine qualities on this sacred brew. This limited release is part of Stone’s Hop Worship Seasonal IPA Series… Glory be to those who imbibe it in its freshest form… and faithfully worship thy Hop in the beauty of blissful bitterness.

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: Light, golden and clear with a fluffy white head.
Aroma:  Hibiscus, pepper and up-front strawberry alongside aromas of grainy-wheat and fresh table grapes.
Taste:  Hibiscus punch, strawberry, fresh grape and wheat.
Palate: Crisp, clean and drying.
Overall: Our third Stone Hop Worship Series release goes back to two of our favorite “retro” hops: Amarillo and Simcoe. These hops really aren’t that old as their development only goes back to the late 90s/early 2000s but with all the innovation out in the hop world, they seem like they’ve been around for a while. Sometimes taking a step back and appreciating what we already have is another form of innovation. These hops combine for a myriad of cool hop aromas and flavors including old school West Coast IPA attributes along with new school tropical qualities. It’s a perfect way to end the year’s Hop Worship Series.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Starters: Sriracha-Honey Glazed Quail Knots */**, Smashed Potatoes, Fried Cheese Curds, Black Olive Tapenade
Soups and Salads: Toasted Barley & Spinach Salad*, Fresh Fruit Salad, Sopa de Lima, French Onion Soup
Main Courses: Stone Dragon Noodles*, Stone’s Impossible Burger*/**/***, Bibimbap, Sopes
Desserts: Strawberry Shortcake, Port-Filled Chocolates, Watermelon Sorbet, White Chocolate Dipped Grapefruit Slices.
*Menu items available at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido
**Menu items available at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
***Menu items available at Stone Brewing Tap Room – Napa