Stone Brewing releases Green Buds IPA
Escondido-based brewing company debuts the first of three seasonal IPAs that will be available exclusively throughout Southern California
Stone Brewing announces the launch of Stone Green Buds IPA, the first in its new seasonal rotation lineup. Like a party in a can, Stone invited its best buds to this headliner – the green ones that smell citrusy, floral and dank, you know?
Stone Green Buds IPA is 7% alcohol-by-volume. 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 of IPA, Stone Brewing’s new three-part series includes Stone Green Buds IPA, Stone Live Current IPA (debuting in May) and Stone Chill Villain IPA (September). Each represents their own track in an album of West Coast IPAs. All will be available on draft and in PakTech six-packs of 16-ounce cans throughout Southern California.
“Stone Brewing is known for its assertive West Coast-style IPAs like Stone Delicious IPA and Stone IPA,” explained Stone Brewing Senior Manager of Brewing & Innovation Steve Gonzalez. “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.