Stone Brewing Delicious IPA
Stone Brewing Delicious IPA is Stone's flagship lemon-forward IPA — 7.7% ABV and 75 IBU of West Coast intensity built around El Dorado and Lemondrop hops for what Stone describes as a "deliciously lemony" profile: bright citrus, lemon-candy character and hop spice. Brewed in Escondido, California, it is crafted to reduce gluten (enzyme-treated barley beer testing below 20 ppm), and this listing is the original 7.7% Delicious IPA in a 6-pack of 12oz cans. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 7.7% — 75 IBU (American IPA)
- Size: 6-pack of 12oz cans
- Hops: El Dorado and Lemondrop (Lemon Drop) signature; current recipes also list Columbus and Calypso
- Origin: Stone Brewing Co., Escondido, California
- Gluten status: crafted to reduce gluten (below 20 ppm) — NOT gluten-free
- Profile: intense citrus, magnificent lemon-candy flavor balanced by hop spice
Deliciously Lemony, Intensely Bitter
Stone's launch copy said it plainly: "pleasantly bitter, deliciously lemony." The Delicious line's signature is the lemon character — El Dorado dry-hopping and Lemondrop (Lemon Drop) hops deliver what reviewers call an intense citrus blast of lemon candy with hop spice, backed by a touch of caramel malt. It is also the beer Stone built for the gluten-conscious: brewed from barley with a clarity enzyme that brings gluten below the 20 ppm FDA threshold, though Stone is clear the exact gluten content can't be verified and it is not gluten-free. Check out more craft beer or the Stone Brewing lineup at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per Stone and published reviews: powerful citrus and lemon candy-like flavor, a touch of caramel malt, lemongrass character, and a beautifully bitter, hop-spice finish. Bright and citrus-forward at 75 IBU.
How to Enjoy
Serve cold in a tulip or pint glass — IPA is best fresh, so check date codes. Pairs with spicy food and burgers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stone Delicious IPA gluten-free?
No. It is crafted to reduce gluten (enzyme-treated barley beer, below 20 ppm), but Stone notes the exact gluten content can't be verified — caution for celiacs.
What hops are in Stone Delicious IPA?
El Dorado and Lemondrop (Lemon Drop) are the signature hops; current recipes also list Columbus and Calypso.
How strong is Stone Delicious IPA?
7.7% ABV, 75 IBU — a robust West Coast-style IPA.
Lemon-candy hops in every can — order Stone Brewing Delicious IPA online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.