Another beer sent to me by my buddy Ryan. We get Stone in my area but we don’t get the collaboration beers.
This one is a good idea and well-put-together, but it doesn’t quite work. It’s solid and interesting and makes me want to play with those ingredients in my homebrew, which makes it worth trying even aside from the charitable nature of the beer, but overall it’s just a “solid” example of an IPA.
From the brewery website:
“A wonderful spirit of comaraderie, cooperation and mutual support exists in the world of craft brewing. We have harnessed this spirit fully in the crafting of this special collaborative brew dedicated to the resilient people of Japan who are bravely endeavoring to overcome the trajedy of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami. We tip our brewing hats to the quiet elegance and humble sophistication of Japanese culture through the judicious addition of Japanese hole leaf green tea to this big, bold, spicy and herbal IPA. Cheers, Japan!”
