Stone Of Destiny
The Olde Burnside Brewing Company

Stone Of DestinyStone Of Destiny
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From:
The Olde Burnside Brewing Company
 
Connecticut, United States
Style:
Imperial Porter
ABV:
12%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.13 | pDev: 14.04%
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
42
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 19, 2016
Added:
May 11, 2011
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  5
A fitting name for this Imperial Black and Tan! The actual "Stone of Destiny" is a simple slab of sandstone used as the coronation stone of the Scottish monarchs since time immemorial. The stone, shrouded in legend and mystery, is now safely ensconced within the walls of Edinburgh Castle. Aged in whiskey barrels, "Stone of Destiny" is big and bold with hints of vanilla and a slight alcohol burn.
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Rated: 3.98 by CTaleMan from Connecticut

Aug 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by RickyRecord-oh from Connecticut

Jul 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Darwin232 from New York

Mar 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by jaxon53 from Connecticut

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by DrunkyBuddha from Connecticut

Nov 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by jpd7374 from Pennsylvania

Oct 19, 2014
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Reviewed by Beeraphernalia from Connecticut

5/5  rDev +21.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
If this beer had a XXX, I'd XXXX it. It's really that delicious. They only put it out on special occasions. Haven't seen it in years. I just remember it being the bomb-diggity. If you see it in the packy, I suggest you snag some.

Packy (package store) is CT lingo for a liquor store. Funny, when we go out of state and ask directions for a package store we're always directed to the local post office.
May 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by tobelerone from New Jersey

Dec 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Kmlund from Massachusetts

Oct 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by dfhhead25 from Pennsylvania

Aug 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by DonFrap from Massachusetts

Jul 16, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by hefferee from Massachusetts

Jun 04, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by ElijahRivera from New York

Jun 03, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Janeinma from Massachusetts

Jun 02, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Davepoolesque from Massachusetts

Jun 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by BMart from Pennsylvania

Mar 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Feb 03, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by FutureOBrew from California

Feb 02, 2013
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Reviewed by Smoke from Massachusetts

3.46/5  rDev -16.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Got this beer from a colleague. It poured out a deep dark brown with a little less head retention than I would have expected. On the other hand, the legs stuck to the sides of the glass more than I thought from the original pour

The first whiff of this beer hits you with vanilla, sweetness, oak and booze. Once in the mouth the aroma is backed up with a smooth and sweet flavor. The barrel aging seems to overpower the beer quite a bit, but with all the components it's hard to believe this beer is 12%. The beer is a little thinner than expected, but with that much alcohol in it, it may just be that this cuts the body.

Overall this was a unique beer and certainly the rum barrel adds vanilla and sweetness that sets it apart from boubon barrel aged beers. The barrel overpowers the beer a bit and it is perhaps a bit boozy, but at 12% what do you expect?
Jan 25, 2013
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Reviewed by LtCracker20 from Connecticut

4.38/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
A- Pours a deep brown body with reddish and mahogany hues. Thin 1-finger khaki head sits fow a few seconds, but when it falls, it falls to a nice solid cap. A touch of sticky lace left behind.

S- A liqour aroma at first, bourbon, oak, vanilla, and a little milk chocolate. All seems in balance. Very nice, albeit a little muted.

T- Wow. This is damn good. Vanilla, bourbon, a slight brandy-ness to it as well. Nice milk chocolate flavor, too. Just like the aroma, the taste is wonderfully balanced.

MF- Moderate body, but is it every a silky texture. Carbonation level is perfect here.

O- A very fine beer. The bourbon flavor and aroma is there, but in no way overpowering. You'd never know that this is a 12% beer. Another fine job by the guys in Hartford!
Jan 16, 2013
Stone Of Destiny from The Olde Burnside Brewing Company
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 42 ratings