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Announced last week, Stone Brewing’s Chill Villain IPA is the third and final release in the brewery’s 2026 seasonal innovation series, available exclusively in Southern California from July 2026 through December 2026.
At 7% ABV, and 43 IBU, this West Coast-style IPA is available in 16-ounce six-packs and on draft.
Brewed with Simcoe and Citra hops, and Strata Quantum Bright Hop Extract, it’s been described as having aromas of lime, pine, pineapple, floral notes and white raspberry. On the palate, ruby grapefruit, mango, lime and subtle dankness mingle with light malt sweetness, finishing crisp, dry and lightly bitter.
If you want to learn more about this release, we’ve included the press release below.
Press Release
SAN DIEGO, CA – Stone Brewing announces the launch of Stone Chill Villain IPA, the third and final release from the brewery’s 2026 seasonal innovation series. Amply hopped yet easy to crush, Stone Chill Villain brings a refreshing twist to the West Coast IPA style.
Stone Chill Villain (7% ABV) was developed at the small-batch innovation brewery at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station. It is now available on draft and in 16oz PakTech six-packs throughout Southern California.
Kris Ketcham, Senior Manager of Brewing & Innovation, took two of his favorite hops, Simcoe and Citra, then added a touch of Strata Quantum Bright Hop Extract to accentuate the fruit attributes and underlying dankness. In a departure from tradition, the beer was fermented with Stone’s house lager yeast to deliver a uniquely crisp and crushable IPA.
“Stone Chill Villain trades on our reputation for assertive West Coast IPAs such as Stone IPA and Stone Delicious IPA,” Ketcham said. “It’s a little more relaxed, but it still packs a punch.”
The resulting beer offers floral aromas of lime, pine, pineapple and white raspberry. Waves of citrus, mango, ruby grapefruit and subtle malt sweetness mingle with hints of dankness on a light, dry finish.
Trailblazers of the West Coast IPA style, Stone Brewing launched its three-part seasonal series earlier this year with Stone Green Buds IPA and Stone Live Current IPA. Stone Chill Villain IPA now punctuates the series while setting the pace for future seasonals and continued innovation at Liberty Station.
Find Stone Chill Villain IPA now through the end of 2026 using the Stone Beer Finder at Find.StoneBrewing.com.
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BEER QUICK FACTS
Name: Stone Chill Villain IPA
Web: [www.stonebrewing.com/beer/seasonal-rotation/stone-chill-villain-ipa](http://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/seasonal-rotation/stone-chill-villain-ipa)
Stats: 7% ABV, 43 IBUs
Availability: Southern California Only, July - December 2026
Packaging: 16oz six-packs (PakTech) & Draft
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Clear, light yellow, thin white head.
Aroma: Lime, pine, pineapple, floral, herbal, white raspberry
Taste: Ruby grapefruit, mango, lime, dank, light malt sweetness,
Palate: Light, crisp and dry with hints of sweetness and bitterness on the finish
About Stone Brewing
Founded in 1996, Stone Brewing pioneered the West Coast Style IPA, helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution and inspire generations of beer fanatics. Today, Stone operates Tap Rooms throughout Southern California as well as its innovation brewery located at the destination Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station. Stone offers a wide range of craft beers including its most popular Stone IPA, Stone Delicious IPA and Stone Buenaveza. Stone has twice been called the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by BeerAdvocate. To find Stone beers, visit find.stonebrewing.com. For more information on Stone Brewing visit stonebrewing.com or @StoneBrewing on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
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