Supremely Self-Conscious Black Ale
Stone Brewing

Supremely Self-Conscious Black AleSupremely Self-Conscious Black Ale
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From:
Stone Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
5%
Score:
89
Avg:
4.01 | pDev: 10.72%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
16
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 15, 2015
Added:
May 18, 2011
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  2
Collaboration with Adnams

Brewed for J D Wetherspoon
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Ratings by Eriktheipaman:
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Rated by Eriktheipaman from California

4.5/5  rDev +12.2%

Oct 06, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.21 by smithj2154 from California

Jul 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by drewone from California

Jul 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.68 by biggumby from Arizona

Jun 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4.82 by Deekay4 from California

May 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by double2chin from California

Dec 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Chilly_E from Arizona

Aug 28, 2014
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Reviewed by rrmiii from California

5/5  rDev +24.7%
Been months since I had this, but it was excellent. Leaning toward session-ish ABV, it had a complexity and lingering aftertaste that was remarkable. Stone's session IPA, "Go To IPA" is reminiscent hop-wise, but the hop flavors (while delicious) die-off rather quickly in the aftertaste. Self-Conscious added dark, roasty, bitter malts which really lingered on the palate. One of my fave lower ABV beers...which really should be in regular production by Stone.
Aug 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by vma from California

Mar 27, 2014
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Reviewed by Nordbier from Georgia

3.54/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Served from a fresh cask at a Wetherspoons pub.

Provided a pleasant temporary reprieve from the more tame, traditional beer fare that usually populates drinking establishments.

A - Poured a 1 inch head, brown. Not much retention to speak of, but good lacing.

S - Mostly roast barley, although hops make a subtle appearance

T - Smell was a good indication. Roast barley, solid malt backbone and pleasantly forward hop characteristics, for an English beer, that is.

M - A tad thin for my tastes. Decent carbonation for a cask ale.

O - My rating is padded because while the beer is merely good, my drinking experience was excellent. Very exciting to see a Stone beer being served by an establishment like Wetherspoons. Provided a ray of libational sunshine during my months spent abroad.
Dec 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by CoolEthan from California

Nov 02, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by wl0307 from England

Oct 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by rhino54 from California

Sep 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by jpaulsen from California

Aug 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by TheAmazingRand0970 from California

Aug 15, 2013
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Reviewed by Thorpe429 from Illinois

3.7/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Reviewed from notes.

Pours a fairly dark brown color with a good off-white head and some nice lacing. The nose brings forward some light roasted malt plus a really strong amount of citrus and pine hops. Stone sure nails the black ales, even when done as a mild. Flavor isn't quite as pungent, leaving just a bit of roast and a moderate pine presence. Bitterness isn't overpowering, but is definitely noticeable. Light body with good carbonation and a slightly-dry finish. Solid effort, for sure. Cheers to Stone for producing another high-quality low alcohol beer.
May 18, 2011
Supremely Self-Conscious Black Ale from Stone Brewing
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 16 ratings