Stone Tangerine Express: A Hazy IPA That Will Take You on a Tropical Getaway

When it comes to hazy IPAs, there's more to the cloudy appearance than meets the eye. The solid matter from beer ingredients, which includes microscopic compounds, plays a crucial role in creating a harmonious balance of flavors and aromas. In our Stone Tangerine Express, we've expertly crafted a beer that will transport you to a tropical paradise.

To achieve this haze, we use a different yeast strain than what's typically used for West Coast-style or filtered IPAs. We add wheat, oats, or a combination of both to the barley, which allows us to create a beer with a dense enough body to suspend the haze particles. This means that our hazy IPA is fermented in a way that keeps the flavors and aromas rich and full-bodied.

When it comes to hops, we choose varieties that are high in tropical, fruity aroma compounds. In this case, we've used whole tangerine purée to bring a pithy, crisp bitterness to the citrus flavor, which pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the pineapple. The result is an IPA that's bold, complex, and full of character.

One common misconception about hazy IPAs is that simply leaving out the filtration process will automatically result in a great-tasting beer. However, this isn't always the case. Beer has been around for centuries, long before the invention of filtration, so it's clear that there are benefits to both filtered and unfiltered beers.

At Stone, we're not looking to create a sweet, fruit-flavored concoction that appeals to those who prefer their beer to taste like juice. Instead, we're committed to crafting complex, bold beers that showcase the unique qualities of each ingredient. Our Tangerine Express is no exception, with its bountiful whole tangerine purée and hint of pineapple creating a flavor profile that's both familiar and exciting.

So why settle for just any beer when you can have an India Pale Ale that transports you to a tropical state? With our Stone Tangerine Express, you'll be transported to a lazy afternoon-into-evening, with the haze of a tropical paradise lingering long after the beer is gone. So grab your sunscreen, find a comfortable spot by the water, and get ready to indulge in a truly phenomenal beer experience.

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