Stochasticity Project - Varna Necropolis

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  1. DaltonC

    DaltonC Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2013 Idaho

    "But we’re not done with the Stochasticity Project. In taking ownership of it, we’re adding on our surname and will continue to throw random and superiorly intriguing beers into the brew schedule, using the Stone Stochasticity Project as a way to get them distributed to our fans. Next up is Varna Necropolis, a most interesting, hoppy, Belgian-style golden strong ale that’s been aged in bourbon whiskey barrels. And right now, we’re toying with a Belgian-style quadrupel brewed with Pilsner malt, dark candi sugar and flaked triticale, a cross between rye and wheat. Yeah, just your everyday brews, right? More like ales unlike anything Stone has ever brewed. And that’s the point. We want to explore the outer limits and we want our fans to come along for the ride. So hop on board, hold on tight and enjoy the ride. We guarantee, there’ll be plenty of outstanding beer served along the way."

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    #1 DaltonC, Mar 6, 2014
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  2. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    Cool. The Grapefruit Slam was good, but I didn't see it as exploring any outer limits.
     
    #2 ONovoMexicano, Mar 6, 2014
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  3. kdb150

    kdb150 Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2012 Pennsylvania

    So they've overhopped a pale Belgian strong and barrel-aged it? Blech.
     
    #3 kdb150, Mar 6, 2014
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  4. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    These guys are marketing geniuses!
     
    #4 offthelevel_bytheplumb, Mar 6, 2014
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  5. Cubatobaco

    Cubatobaco Pooh-Bah (2,057) Jan 27, 2013 Virginia
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    Eh, I'll probably try it...lol. Who am I kidding...of course I'll try it.
     
    #5 Cubatobaco, Mar 6, 2014
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  6. MrDave

    MrDave Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2013 California

    I said something like "blech" when I first heard about last year's coffee DIPA, but it turned out that Dayman was in fact the shit.
     
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  7. Immortale25

    Immortale25 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,775) May 13, 2011 North Carolina
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    Much more excited for this than the grapefruit slam.
     
    #7 Immortale25, Mar 6, 2014
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  8. Dan_Bowman

    Dan_Bowman Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Ohio

    Same here, Stone trying something different this time around.
     
    #8 Dan_Bowman, Mar 6, 2014
  9. KevSal

    KevSal Pooh-Bah (2,940) Oct 17, 2010 California
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    what will the price range look liek for this. Anything that stone has that touches a barrel is grossly overpriced
     
    #9 KevSal, Mar 6, 2014
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  10. JohnCassillo

    JohnCassillo Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 California

    Could be near $12, I'd think. Which is a bummer, but I'll still buy a bottle.
     
    #10 JohnCassillo, Mar 6, 2014
  11. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    These are some crazy ideas. I like the idea of the Grapefruit Slam, and I intend to try it soon. Not sure I like the idea of a BBA hoppy strong BPA; seems like way too much...everything. Just too much stuff.

    Then again, Curieux is generally highly regarded, and a BBA Belgian Tripel isn't exactly a traditional style, either.

    I'm excited to see what they put out, but I hope they're not being eccentric simply for eccentricity's sake.
     
    #11 Roguer, Mar 6, 2014
  12. jageraholic

    jageraholic Pooh-Bah (1,632) Sep 16, 2009 Massachusetts
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    Grapefruit Slam was decent. But I would have appreciated it a lot more if Massachusetts didn't charge $8.99 a bottle for it. Especially after someone posted a pic from a California costco that had it for $5.99.
     
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  13. BH712

    BH712 Initiate (0) Jan 29, 2014 District of Columbia

    I saw Grapefruit Slam at Trader Joe's in a few areas for $8 per bottle. Had no interest in that, but if this one is the same price, I'd definitely consider picking one up.

    Any thoughts on Stone no longer pretending it's not theirs?
     
    #13 BH712, Mar 6, 2014
  14. StoutSnob40

    StoutSnob40 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,611) Jan 4, 2013 California
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    I'll definitely try this.
     
    #14 StoutSnob40, Mar 6, 2014
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  15. henskejk

    henskejk Zealot (576) Feb 10, 2011 California

    I thought that was interesting too, very subtle on the first release, but maybe they figured out that everyone knew anyway and decided not to hide it
     
    #15 henskejk, Mar 6, 2014
  16. tjensen3618

    tjensen3618 Maven (1,391) Mar 23, 2008 California

    Doesn't sound good, I'll hold off on trying it unless rave review convince me otherwise.
     
    #16 tjensen3618, Mar 6, 2014
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  17. FutureJack

    FutureJack Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2007 California

    Grapefruit slam was delicious if not super experimental. I'll definitely try this though and most likely anything they release. They are sort of good at making beer.
     
    #17 FutureJack, Mar 6, 2014
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  18. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
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    Kinda my thought too. I bet it will be similar price wise to Woot Stout, which wasn't that expensive. Maybe only partially BA.
     
    #18 Eriktheipaman, Mar 6, 2014
  19. ndepriest

    ndepriest Zealot (714) Feb 21, 2012 Georgia
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    I was curious as to how long Stone would keep their name off these bottles. Apparently not long.
     
    #19 ndepriest, Mar 6, 2014
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  20. DaltonC

    DaltonC Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2013 Idaho

    probably when they sold half as much cause their name wasn't on it haha
     
    #20 DaltonC, Mar 6, 2014
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