Stone’s
Ruin Ten IPA is the re-release of their 10th Anniversary Ruination. I missed out on that limited release so I am happy
they brought it back with a much wider distribution to boot. I don’t
hide my Stone leanings so this beer along with their excellent EnjoyBy
releases have come to define Stone’s prowess in IPAs. The Ruin Ten takes an
already exceptional Ruination and cranks up every aspect to full hop
overload. There is nothing timid or meek about what this brew seeks: total palate domination. Ruin Ten poured a deep orange amber with
plenty of off white head and hop aromas exploded out of the bottle.
The taste grabbed my taste-buds with a full frontal assault of hops and
took me for a ride through all the hop hues. There was pine followed by
bitter grapefruit and citrus with floral and tropical fruit notes
underneath that all end in a fresh resinous bite. The hops ride a
subtle caramel tone that enhances the fruity undertones as it warms.
This is a truly exceptional beer and a welcome addition to Stone’s
yearly rotation. My taste-buds have been officially ruined.
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