I think it's overrated, but you should try it if you can find it. I strongly prefer Stone's basic IPA.
Seems like this beer comes up in every thread i read.It must be good.Is it available in MA,cuz I've never heard of it.
I live in taunton.(AKA the ******* of massachusetts).No good liquor stores here.I used to get arrogant bastard from a place in new bedford,looks like the same demon logo,but i never drive up there for beer anymore since i make AWESOME brew at home
What the...You can get Cali beers in MA but good East Coast beers never make it past the Mississippi? What gives, East Coast brewers?
I haven't yet tried the basic IPA -- and think I will. I agree, although Ruination is a fine beer, it does seem overrated by a fair margin. As mentioned, the "lesser" Ballast point Big Eye IPA is right on the same level as far as my palate is concerned.
Did a bit of research...the Big Eye and Ruination both use Centennial prominently, and are not too far off in terms of ABV. I guess this is why I had them lined up together in my mind. I recall having a big eye one day, and a ruination the next -- and was surprised at how similar they were in overall effect. I'm sure I could discern differences if I sat down and made the effort, but I digress.
I paid just under five for the Ballast Point, and about $8 for the Ruination. Hmm...I'll have to sample them both again before I draw any conclusions. To be honest, I kinda prefer 90 minute IPA to either of them...
(Quickly ducks behind the bar to avoid flying bottles)
We have several Kappys Liquors here in the north shore area. I know for a fact that they carry Stone Ruination IPA. I just picked some up last night. I personally love this beer, but it is quite expensive. They are getting somewhere around $17 a 6 pack. I think I will try the Ballast Point IPA too. If they are close to a Ruination at a cheaper price... even better.
Also I-Hop, your "Frank the Tank" quote intrigues me. Seems some time ago on a racing web board here in New England, there was a poster with that screen name. If I remember correctly, he was quite humorous.
Ballast Point is my LHBS! the IPA is good, but I like their porter the most I think.
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