So called because of the immediate ruinous effect on your palate. 100+ IBUs. Bracingly bitter. Thick, pungent hop aroma. We would say that no hops were injured in the brewing of this beer, but that would be a massive lie.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by dogfoodman from Redwood Valley, CA, USA who has tried this beer once. (5/29/2010 7:50:06 PM)
"Mmmm good Mmmm good -- that's what Stone's brews are Mmmm Mmmm Good -- Ruination, pours with a slightly hazy burn lemon color. Aroma is yummy, lots of hoppy flavor, not sweet at all, goes well with almost anything or just by its self. Unfortunately not the most easy to find, but if you do your in luck."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $4.79 Unit Cost: $3.48 per Pint
[2] Review by DarkBrew from La Vale, MD, USA who has tried this beer once. (5/25/2010 8:37:53 PM)
"The label says that this will "ruin" my taste buds and that I will thank them for it!! Well...my taste buds were already ruined a good while ago...but I sure do appreciate Stone trying to do more damage!!! Hops everywhere, in the nose, up front on the palate and in the aftertaste. Excellent IIPA and I love Stone's attitude. Would love to get more of this deliciously crafted liquid but it's not cheap...especially out here in the sticks of Western Maryland."
Aroma:
10/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 28oz @ $12 Unit Cost: $6.86 per Pint
[3] Review by CraftAle from Grand Rapids, MI, USA who has tried this beer many times. (5/7/2010 11:25:15 PM)
"A hop bomb! Lots of good citrus and pine hop aroma and flavor. Bitterness lingers. Light on malt sweetness and body. More highly filtered than some of my favorite DIPAs like Dark Horse Double Crooked Tree IPA and Shorts The Liberator."
Aroma:
10/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2.83 Unit Cost: $3.77 per Pint
[4] Review by funk from grand forks, ND, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (5/5/2010 6:21:23 PM)
"Definitely a great DIPA but something seems to be lacking that I can't quite pinpoint. Perhaps its missing the super fruity/piney aroma of Hopslam or Dreadnaught. Still, this beer is all about the hops--bitter, bitter, bitter taste and aroma but with some sweetness and alcohol shows thru as it warms. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2.33 Unit Cost: $3.11 per Pint
[5] Review by fargingbastige6 from Birmingham, AL, USA who has tried this beer once. (4/12/2010 10:45:34 AM)
"Strong does not begin to describe this DIPA... I'd say borderline overpowering. Nothing about the Ruination suggests balance, rather it is intense from start to finish with every characteristic competing - rather than complementing - each other. Not impressed."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
5/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $6 Unit Cost: $4.36 per Pint
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