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Drew Curtis / Wil Wheaton / Greg Koch - Stone Farking Wheaton w00tstout
Stone Brewing
- From:
- Stone Brewing
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
Ranked #1,419 - ABV:
- 11.5%
- Score:
- 92
Ranked #4,951 - Avg:
- 4.13 | pDev: 9.69%
- Reviews:
- 508
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Oct 16, 2023
- Added:
- Jul 13, 2013
- Wants:
- 104
- Gots:
- 560
Ale brewed with pecans, wheat, & rye, with one quarter aged in bourbon barrels. Brewed at Stone Brewing Company with Greg Koch, Drew Curtis (Fark) and Wil Wheaton.
ABV varies by batch.
ABV varies by batch.
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Ratings by spicelab:
Reviewed by spicelab from Australia
3.8/5 rDev -8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev -8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
Bottle thanks to Pat. Shared at tasting. Reviewed from notes.
Chocloate brown with a modest cappucino head that retreats stealthily to a raised collar and film.
Plenty of dark fruits with big stewed plums and rum 'n' raisin leavened by the slightly green pecan character.
Taste throws some harsh ashy tar in to the mix, while less of the pecan comes through. Full bodied, becoming a tad trying and sickly over the course, not helped by a pretty hot finish.
Pecan is an intelligent addition and the best element of this beer. Otherwise it's not a terrific base RIS, and drinkability isn't great. Splitting a bomber three ways was more than enough.
Feb 02, 2014Chocloate brown with a modest cappucino head that retreats stealthily to a raised collar and film.
Plenty of dark fruits with big stewed plums and rum 'n' raisin leavened by the slightly green pecan character.
Taste throws some harsh ashy tar in to the mix, while less of the pecan comes through. Full bodied, becoming a tad trying and sickly over the course, not helped by a pretty hot finish.
Pecan is an intelligent addition and the best element of this beer. Otherwise it's not a terrific base RIS, and drinkability isn't great. Splitting a bomber three ways was more than enough.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by DokiDokiLitFam from New Jersey
4.35/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.35/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Its funny...this beer is literally everything it says it is. You taste it and its like "oh thats barrel aged, but not that strong." Mmhm, yep. "There's some nuttiness to it as well." Mmhm, yep. "Also, there's a really nice dark bread quality that lingers on the back end." Well, ya don't say. Its just a really nice change of pace, where you can wrap your head around every aspect of what is actually involved in the stout. Well done. Incredibly balanced.
Oct 16, 2023Reviewed by Peach63 from New York
4.6/5 rDev +11.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.6/5 rDev +11.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Ebony with a 1/2" tan head, which slowly fades. Light lacing.
Aroma is nutty, with notes of chocolate, molasses, coffee, rye.
Taste is njuts, chocolate, molasses, coffee,m oak, vanilla, a rye spiciness.
Full body, thick & oily, light carbonation. Semisweet finish.
Outstanding Imperial Stout. I expect nothing less from Stone.
Oct 15, 2022Aroma is nutty, with notes of chocolate, molasses, coffee, rye.
Taste is njuts, chocolate, molasses, coffee,m oak, vanilla, a rye spiciness.
Full body, thick & oily, light carbonation. Semisweet finish.
Outstanding Imperial Stout. I expect nothing less from Stone.
Reviewed by NevadaBill from Nevada
4.2/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.2/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
This w00tstout creation is Farking great! I grab it whenever I see it. Sometimes at the 'Stone Brewing' in Escondido location, as I make it out often during my annual West Coast beer pilgrimages. It is sweet as hell (not cloying) so I don't even know how this one works for me. But it does. Pecans and Wheat are involved, but I guess that I just love a dark, burnt, toasted and roasted RIS. I cellar the stuff and don't drink it much after purchase. I keep many bottles going back five or more years now. I like drinking it warm. They are great! My wife is a red wine drinker and just loves this beer too. It must be the sweetness.
Apr 14, 2022Reviewed by BillRoth from Maryland
4.21/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.21/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Grabbed bottle at Thirsty Pug.
Typical dense black appearance with hints of ruby red and dark mahogany to light.
Rich fruity malty nose; winey dark fruit hints of nuts.
Taste mirrors but has an unpleasant bitter aftertaste.
Feel is a nice modest smoothness, but alcohol intrudes and adds a burn.
Overall, ok but not anything I’d try again.
Mar 02, 2022Typical dense black appearance with hints of ruby red and dark mahogany to light.
Rich fruity malty nose; winey dark fruit hints of nuts.
Taste mirrors but has an unpleasant bitter aftertaste.
Feel is a nice modest smoothness, but alcohol intrudes and adds a burn.
Overall, ok but not anything I’d try again.
Reviewed by trevormajor from Ohio
4.5/5 rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
12 oz bottle, born on 6/9/21, poured into a snifter at 55 degrees F:
L - dark and silky with no head
S - bourbon, pecans
T - interesting flavor, lots going on with the wheat, rye, pecans and bourbon; it blends pretty well
F - silky, medium mouthfeel and light carbonation
O - nice stout, lots of different flavors that blend well together
Jan 16, 2022L - dark and silky with no head
S - bourbon, pecans
T - interesting flavor, lots going on with the wheat, rye, pecans and bourbon; it blends pretty well
F - silky, medium mouthfeel and light carbonation
O - nice stout, lots of different flavors that blend well together
Reviewed by MattDecker from Texas
4.63/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
4.63/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Look: dark dark brown/black
Smell: sweet, malty, toasty, black licorice
Taste: dark stonefruit, toasted malt, brown bread , sweetness of the bourbon barrel come through, finishes with a hint of pecan that morphs into a richer nuttiness
Feel: fill bodied but not crazy heavy
Overall: I really like this! The pecan is nice and subtle as opposed to some beers making it gimmicky so I really enjoy how they implemented it here. A really nice stout
Oct 24, 2021Smell: sweet, malty, toasty, black licorice
Taste: dark stonefruit, toasted malt, brown bread , sweetness of the bourbon barrel come through, finishes with a hint of pecan that morphs into a richer nuttiness
Feel: fill bodied but not crazy heavy
Overall: I really like this! The pecan is nice and subtle as opposed to some beers making it gimmicky so I really enjoy how they implemented it here. A really nice stout
Reviewed by Rug from Massachusetts
4.15/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.15/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Bottled 6/9/21
This is a weird concept for a beer, which makes me surprised that it's from Stone. A blended imperial stout with pecans, wheat, and rye. It's something that sounds like it doesn't make sense, yet something I'm eager to try. I love pecans in any capacity, so I'm wondering how well they'll come through in an imperial stout. Let's find out
Pours mostly pitch black with 2 fingers of tan head that fades to a thin cap and leaves minimal lacing
The pecan is definitely there in the nose, but it's very soft, almost like a raw pecan as opposed to the toasted character I expected. I'm picking up on aromas of milk chocolate, raw pecan, raisin, earthy bourbon, rye spice, and dark caramel malt
Yeah, the toasted pecan vibe I was expecting comes across much more in the taste, offering an interesting bitterness on the finish. On the front end of the sip I'm tasting spicy rye, milk chocolate, acidic coffee, burnt oak, and light bourbon. The swallow brings notes of spicy rye, astringent toasted pecan, cocoa powder, earthy bourbon, roasty coffee, and burnt oak
A medium full body pairs with gentle tingling carbonation, resulting in a surprisingly thin beer. Finishes roasty and a bit bitter
This one is an oddball, but it's pretty good for what it is. Not exactly what I hoped for with a pecan beer, but a fun drink
Oct 23, 2021This is a weird concept for a beer, which makes me surprised that it's from Stone. A blended imperial stout with pecans, wheat, and rye. It's something that sounds like it doesn't make sense, yet something I'm eager to try. I love pecans in any capacity, so I'm wondering how well they'll come through in an imperial stout. Let's find out
Pours mostly pitch black with 2 fingers of tan head that fades to a thin cap and leaves minimal lacing
The pecan is definitely there in the nose, but it's very soft, almost like a raw pecan as opposed to the toasted character I expected. I'm picking up on aromas of milk chocolate, raw pecan, raisin, earthy bourbon, rye spice, and dark caramel malt
Yeah, the toasted pecan vibe I was expecting comes across much more in the taste, offering an interesting bitterness on the finish. On the front end of the sip I'm tasting spicy rye, milk chocolate, acidic coffee, burnt oak, and light bourbon. The swallow brings notes of spicy rye, astringent toasted pecan, cocoa powder, earthy bourbon, roasty coffee, and burnt oak
A medium full body pairs with gentle tingling carbonation, resulting in a surprisingly thin beer. Finishes roasty and a bit bitter
This one is an oddball, but it's pretty good for what it is. Not exactly what I hoped for with a pecan beer, but a fun drink
Reviewed by 1BrewBacca from Georgia
4.5/5 rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Look: Poured looking like strong black coffee wi a nice tan head that melted to a 3/16" ring around the glass. Nice lace not the sides with cuffs of foam that side slowly downward to join with the ring.
Smell and Taste: Bourbon and Pecans with note of coffee thrown in.
Feel: A very refreshing dryness to this semisweet Stout.
Overall: This Stout rocks. All boxes have been checked. Time to find some more.
Oct 01, 2021Smell and Taste: Bourbon and Pecans with note of coffee thrown in.
Feel: A very refreshing dryness to this semisweet Stout.
Overall: This Stout rocks. All boxes have been checked. Time to find some more.
Drew Curtis / Wil Wheaton / Greg Koch - Stone Farking Wheaton w00tstout from Stone Brewing
Beer rating:
92 out of
100 with
2451 ratings
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