Stone 15th Anniv Imperial Black IPA
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Had some yesterday.
Not for the meek but really good.
Had a nice coffee/ipa taste.
Stone doesn't play games with beer.
Not for the meek but really good.
Had a nice coffee/ipa taste.
Stone doesn't play games with beer.
I've been three times since they built their "compound" in Escondido. The food is marginal, but the beer selection is nothing to joke about, especially when you move away from the Stone Brews.
Just a bit of Beer-trivia. The Black IPA was invented by Port Brewing after bar owner, Louis Mello, challenged the brewer to make a "Black IPA" anniversary beer (which he admittedly pulled out of his ass) for his bar, The Liars Club. Stone then caught on, cranked out the Sublimely, and spawned the Black IPA trend.
this one is really good, better than 15 for me
Same here...i'll check on quantity available
I was able to pick some up about 2 hours away. Sucks they do not list retailers and makes it hard to find...I paid 7.99/22oz which is a bit much but with the shipping costs of 30-40 for the online retailers @ 5-6.99 it came out the same....
I like really dark beers and am just getting into IPA's. Looking forward to trying some of your suggestions....
I drank one tonight, and I do not drink much so, it really got me a bit tipsy....I love a good dark beer.......
Ryan and the others that were looking for me, many thanks.....Please let me know if I can ever repay the favor
I like really dark beers and am just getting into IPA's. Looking forward to trying some of your suggestions....
I drank one tonight, and I do not drink much so, it really got me a bit tipsy....I love a good dark beer.......
Ryan and the others that were looking for me, many thanks.....Please let me know if I can ever repay the favor
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I don't think anyone would suggest cellaring an IPA? Whether it be a Pale Ale's, IPA's, Black IPA's, and especially Double/Imperial IPA's. The hops are the most perishable part of the beer I believe, and the easiest to dissipate. I mean it clearly states on the bottle in bold, to drink fresh.
I believe my local B&M still have some in stock for $6.99 a bottle. I bought two, but drank them already, lol. I thought it was great, personally. I really enjoyed this one, split my last bottle between a few friends at Casa. Everyone enjoyed the hell out of it!
I believe my local B&M still have some in stock for $6.99 a bottle. I bought two, but drank them already, lol. I thought it was great, personally. I really enjoyed this one, split my last bottle between a few friends at Casa. Everyone enjoyed the hell out of it!
Benzopyrene
BoM June 08
The more you buy the cheaper it gets! It hasn't hit some markets yet bottled, but will soon!
A 22oz of anything Stone Brews will get you tipsy. try the double bastard. it's 11.2%I was able to pick some up about 2 hours away. Sucks they do not list retailers and makes it hard to find...I paid 7.99/22oz which is a bit much but with the shipping costs of 30-40 for the online retailers @ 5-6.99 it came out the same....
I like really dark beers and am just getting into IPA's. Looking forward to trying some of your suggestions....
I drank one tonight, and I do not drink much so, it really got me a bit tipsy....I love a good dark beer.......
Ryan and the others that were looking for me, many thanks.....Please let me know if I can ever repay the favor
For those who are looking for this style...and coming up empty at their stores...keep an eye out for Deschutes Hop in the Dark. IMO much better than the Stone SSR, but admit I havent tried the 15th Anni yet. I'll fix that though..
I enjoy a nice black IPA...moreso in the Fall/Winter months (also when I usually drink more Stouts/Porters).
I enjoy a nice black IPA...moreso in the Fall/Winter months (also when I usually drink more Stouts/Porters).