Stochasticity Project - Varna Necropolis

Discussion in 'Beer Releases' started by DaltonC, Mar 6, 2014.

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  1. DaltonC

    DaltonC Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2013 Idaho

    UPDATE:

    Stochasticity™ Project
    VARNA NECROPOLIS
    STYLE: GOLDEN BELGIAN ALE AGED IN BOURBON BARRELS ABV: 8.6% IBUS: 48
    For many, the verbiage "Belgian Golden Strong Ale" conjures the mental visage of a chalice of straw-hued liquid nearly overflowing with tight, fluffy, white bubbles. Though that effervescent European classic was a solid base for this, the sophomore release from our center for beer experimentation, but to test its unexplored possibilities, we added a sufficient lode of hops to up the ale’s bitter character and dry finish. Next came a lengthy aging period in bourbon whiskey barrels, quite the rarity for this style. Named for the Bulgarian site from which the largest golden treasure in history was excavated, this beer presents a wealth of next-level nuances including vanilla, wood and spice.

    Limited Release (Find Beer at a Stone location) :slight_frown:
     
    #61 DaltonC, Mar 28, 2014
  2. jcos

    jcos Pundit (802) Nov 23, 2009 Maryland

    I don't understand your point. Costco in CA is probably as cheap as it can get for a Stone beer. Beer doesn't just travel to Mass for free. The $3 difference between CA and MA is that big of a deal?
     
    #62 jcos, Apr 1, 2014
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  3. jageraholic

    jageraholic Pooh-Bah (1,632) Sep 16, 2009 Massachusetts
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    I guess my point was, I don't feel the beer was good enough to ask that price for it, especially when it was just ruination with grapefruit added. But at a lower price, I probably would have bought it again.
     
    #63 jageraholic, Apr 1, 2014
  4. CowsandBeer

    CowsandBeer Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2012 Nebraska

    The local place will probably get a keg of this, charge $16 for pint, and my friend will buy it. I will ask for a taste, and get to try it. I'm excited to try it, but I need a taste first.
     
    #64 CowsandBeer, Apr 1, 2014
  5. JohnCassillo

    JohnCassillo Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 California

    Has there been any info about finding it on tap, though? All I saw was the note above that said Stone Company Store locations only (for just bottles, though? -- didn't specify).
     
    #65 JohnCassillo, Apr 1, 2014
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  6. GreesyFizeek

    GreesyFizeek Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Mar 6, 2013 New York
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    I've seen it on tap in Rochester at least once, didn't get it though.
     
    #66 GreesyFizeek, Apr 1, 2014
  7. JohnCassillo

    JohnCassillo Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 California

    Talking about the new one, though -- you've already seen that on tap?
     
    #67 JohnCassillo, Apr 1, 2014
  8. GreesyFizeek

    GreesyFizeek Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Mar 6, 2013 New York
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    Ah, never mind, got confused, thought people were talking about the grapefruit slam. Long day at work makes my brain pretty slow! Haven't seen the new one on tap.
     
    #68 GreesyFizeek, Apr 1, 2014
  9. CowsandBeer

    CowsandBeer Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2012 Nebraska

    Not that I know of. I was just assuming.
     
    #69 CowsandBeer, Apr 2, 2014
  10. charlzm

    charlzm Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2007 California

    Anybody know when this is actually coming out? Been skulking around beer shops lately looking for FW Opal and haven't seen this one yet...
     
    #70 charlzm, Apr 2, 2014
  11. neurobot01

    neurobot01 Maven (1,289) Jan 25, 2014 Germany

    There's tons of Opal here on the Central Coast--probably not surprising. Where in CA are you?
     
    #71 neurobot01, Apr 2, 2014
  12. charlzm

    charlzm Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2007 California

    Los Angeles area. They apparently have only distributed to points north of here so far. Ventura County and up has Opal, but from the Ventura/LA County line south, nada. But somehow, Churchill's in San Marcos has it on draft...
     
    #72 charlzm, Apr 2, 2014
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  13. ACGypsy

    ACGypsy Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2014 Texas

    I will give this new one a try when I find it but that Grapefruit Slam was not my kind of beer. Really disliked it. This new Belgian Ale is more my style than a flavored beer.
     
    #73 ACGypsy, Apr 3, 2014
  14. JohnCassillo

    JohnCassillo Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 California

    From what was posted when it first came out, bottles were presumably only being released at Stone locations. Though draft options will likely turn up elsewhere.
     
    #74 JohnCassillo, Apr 7, 2014
  15. dcbullet

    dcbullet Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2013 California

    This was poured at Oakquinox. I tried it, but unfortunately, I don't remember what it tasted like. Too many tasters.
     
    #75 dcbullet, Apr 7, 2014
  16. Modernrickk

    Modernrickk Pooh-Bah (1,853) Oct 3, 2013 California
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    ***Spoiler alert***

    It was amazing


    Lol ok I gotta get back to work
     
    #76 Modernrickk, Apr 7, 2014
  17. charlzm

    charlzm Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2007 California

    After doing a very modest amount of reading at the Stochasticity website, there is indeed a very obvious "limited release at Stone locations" info bite.

    Oh, well... would have been nice to try it.
     
    #77 charlzm, Apr 7, 2014
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