Stone Brewing Co. 14th Anniversary Emperial IPA

 Alright, Stone Brewing Co. has put out their 14th Anniversary beer.  This is an IIPA, English style!  English pale malt with a ton of English hops.  I expect nothing but perfection from this beer.

Aroma - Straight up hops; earthy, floral, and citrus.  There is a slight sweetness, I'm not sure if it's from the hops or malt, but it's just amazing.

Appearance - Light gold, clear, thin white head.

Flavor - Upfront you get a lot or floral and earthiness followed with some slight citrus/grapefruit.  Hop flavors are followed by biscuit/toasty malt.  Nice and dry.  A very different IIPA.

Mouthfeel - Medium to Medium-light.  Nice and dry.

Overall - This is a very intriguing beer.  Super dry, tons of English hop flavors; very earthy and floral.  Just enough malt to balance the hops.

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