Stone Brewing recently released its new Green Buds IPA. This 7% ABV beer delivers bright, juicy flavors, with a smooth, balanced finish. It is the first in a series of three limited edition IPAs, every one of which will feature a distinct hop profile each quarter of the year.
A press release from Stone Brewing revealed that Green Buds IPA will be available on draft and in 16oz, PakTech six-packs throughout Southern California.
Stone Green Buds IPA is 7% ABV. Aromas of cantaloupe, lychee, pear, florals and herbal tea harmonize with vibrant riffs of golden apple, apricot and herbaceous flavors. It’s bright, light on the bitterness and perfectly balanced – a harmonious lineup of the very best green buds.
Trailblazers of the West Coast Style IPA, Stone Brewing’s new three-part series includes Stone Green Buds IPA, Stone Live Current IPA (May) and Stone Chill Villain IPA (September). Each represents their own track in an album of West Coast IPAs.
“Stone Brewing is known for its assertive West Coast Style IPAs like Stone Delicious IPA and Stone IPA,” explained Steve Gonzalez, Stone Brewing Sr. Manager of Brewing & Innovation. “In developing this beer, we wanted to create a complementary beer that would be flavorful and juicy without monster bitterness. The combination of Anchovy Hops and Citra Hops offers sweet aromatics and a light bitterness that make this beer entirely unique.”
Find Stone Green Buds IPA now through April 2026 using the Stone Beer Finder, Find.StoneBrewing.com.
Beer Quick Facts
Name: Stone Green Buds IPA
Web: www.StoneBrewing.com/GreenBuds
Stats: 7% ABV, 46 IBUs
Availability: Southern California Only, January – April 2026
Packaging: 16oz six-packs (PakTech) & Draft
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Gold, clear, white fluffy head.
Aroma: Cantaloupe, lychee, pear, floral, herbal tea.
Taste: Sweet aromatics, golden apple, lollipop, apricot, herbaceous.
Palate: Medium-body, light bitterness, balanced.
