How times change. The first time I had Ruination a few years ago I thought it was a ridiculously over-the-top IPA. I remember thinking it was crazily bitter, and barely drinkable. Now, there are so many stupidly-hopped beers on the market, this one seems almost normal.
Almost.
It's still strongly bitter, but it's actually a really nice beer. It's got a delightful citrus aroma that smells strongly of oranges, a great crisp, light mouthfeel, and enough balancing malt to keep it from being stupid.
A very enjoyable super-hoppy IPA, that has become nearly mainstream as the rest of the world starts to catch up with Stone's advanced efforts. Keep it up Stone.
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