Stone Fear.Movie.Lions Double IPA

Stone Fear.Movie.Lions Double IPA is a domestic beer from Escondido, California, classified as an American Double Imperial IPA, with 8.5% alcohol by volume (ABV). This hazy double IPA blends cross-country styles, combining the bitter, hoppy backbone of a West Coast IPA with the slight haze and massive aroma of an East Coast IPA. The beer takes its name from what3words, a global positioning system that assigns three words to every three-meter square on the globe, referencing the location where it was first released at Stone Brewing Richmond in Virginia.

Brewed with featured hops Loral and Mosaic, this Double IPA delivers a vibrant, fruit-driven profile with a medley of fresh fruit, juicy hops, and a hint of pineapple. The flavor profile evokes fresh-squeezed fruit juice layered with notes of strawberry, blueberry, grapes, and a touch of white sage. A smooth body supports the juicy character, while the West Coast influence brings structure and balance.

It is juicy and expressive, leading to a short, moderately bitter finish that provides a clean and satisfying close. The appearance shows a light haze with a gold hue and a fluffy white head, reinforcing its hazy IPA character. Overall, this beer offers a smooth, aromatic take on a hazy East Coast Double IPA, with a measured touch of West Coast bitterness.

Color: Gold with light haze and a fluffy white head.

Aroma: Fresh fruit medley, juicy hops, and a hint of pineapple.

Palate: Juicy fruit flavors of strawberry, blueberry, grapes, and white sage.

Finish: Short and moderately bitter with balanced hop character.