Stone Stochasticity Project Quadrotriticale Now Populating Across the U.S.

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  1. reefer_bob

    reefer_bob Savant (1,010) May 13, 2014 California
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    ESCONDIDO, CA (June 2, 2014) – Stone Brewing Co. designed the Stone Stochasticity Project as a playful outlet for making diverse limited-release beers without adherence to a specific brewing schedule or strict parameters. There is little-to-no logical association between past beers in this series and the one being released today. The Stone Stochasticity Project isn’t about logic. It’s about being stochastic. So, beginning today,Stone Stochasticity Project Quadrotriticale, a Belgian-style quadrupel ale brewed with a modern specialty grain called triticale, is available in 22-ounce bottles and on draft at select retailers nationwide.



    Stone Stochasticity Project Quadrotriticale has some history at Stone. Several years ago, Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele developed a recipe for a Belgian-style quadrupel ale brewed with triticale, a hybrid of rye and wheat grains. The recipe was considered as a possible brew for the Stone 10.10.10 Vertical Epic Ale release, but it was ultimately decided that beer would be a strong golden Belgian ale brewed with triticale, since there had already been two Belgian quad-inspired Stone Vertical Epic Ale beers. So the Belgian quad recipe was filed away…but not forgotten. The Stone Stochasticity Project provided the avenue to revive the recipe and share it with the world.

    Flaked triticale provides Stone Stochasticity Project Quadrotriticale with the subtly spicy character of rye and a smooth mouthfeel akin to wheat, which also helps offset the syrup-like body traditionally associated with quadrupel-style ales. The addition of dark Belgian candi sugar renders the beer deep amber in color while bringing forth prune, raisin and molasses flavors. The Belgian yeast strain Ardennes provides tropical fruit and banana characters while also incorporating very light pepper and clove notes.

    “The Stone Stochasticity Project serves as our brewing playground, giving us the opportunity to learn about new ingredients and experiment with beer styles that we might not have a chance to brew as a special release Stone beer,” said Steele. “When I first learned about the premise for Stone Stochasticity Project, I was thrilled at the possibility of resurrecting my recipe for a Belgian quad with triticale. We were shooting to develop a good solid quad recipe, add triticale and then see what the final result would be. Once we sampled the five-barrel pilot batch, we were really impressed and decided to make it a Stone Stochasticity Project beer.”

    Stone Stochasticity Project Quadrotriticale may be enjoyed now or saved for a special time in the future. If saved, it is suggested storing the bottle at proper cellaring temperatures (55°F or lower) for several months or a few years. Over time, the beer will grow even smoother while developing more prevalent raisin and brown sugar flavors.

    Stone Stochasticity Project Quadrotriticale Quick Facts
    Name:     Stone Stochasticity Project Quadrotriticale
    URL: http://www.stochasticity.com/beers/quadrotriticale/
    Stats: 9.3% ABV, 40 IBUs
    Availability: Limited 22-ounce bottles and on draft, beginning June 2
    Hops Bill: Magnum

    Distribution: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, and WA

    About Stone Brewing Co.
    Known for its bold, flavorful and largely hop-centric beers, Stone Brewing Co. has been brewing in North County San Diego since 1996. Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner, Stone is the 10th largest craft brewer in the United States—a position it achieved without paid advertising, discounting or compromising standards. In addition to brewing, Stone owns two eclectic farm-to-table restaurants—Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido and Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station—and Stone Farms, an organic farm located near the brewery that grows produce for the restaurants. Stone also operates Stone Distributing Co., which distributes more than 30 craft beer brands throughout Southern California. For more information on Stone Brewing Co., please visit stonebrewing.com or the company’s social media sites: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, YouTube and The Stone Blog.
     
    #1 reefer_bob, Jun 3, 2014
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  2. neurobot01

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

    This is on shelves here now—haven't had a chance to try it yet. Will be picking some up tomorrow.
     
    #2 neurobot01, Jun 3, 2014
  3. surfcaster

    surfcaster Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 North Carolina
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    The hop masters experimenting a bit. I'll try it.
     
    #3 surfcaster, Jun 4, 2014
  4. neurobot01

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

    Had this tonight; not sure it lives up to the claim that they cut down the sweetness, but a tasty beer nonetheless.
     
    #4 neurobot01, Jun 5, 2014
  5. StoutSnob40

    StoutSnob40 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,611) Jan 4, 2013 California
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    Had it tonight, too. It was a bit sweet at first, but got much better as I drank it and as it warmed up.
     
    #5 StoutSnob40, Jun 5, 2014
  6. gillagorilla

    gillagorilla Pooh-Bah (2,691) Feb 27, 2013 Maryland
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    Still waiting on Collective Distortion IPA. Can't wait to get this. I really wish that Varna Necropolis was available out here.
     
    #6 gillagorilla, Jun 5, 2014
  7. neurobot01

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

    As far as I know Varna Necropolis was not available anywhere but brewpub/stores—we get more or less all Stone stuff here, and didn't see that. Collective Distortion was meh. Quadro was good, though I'll probably let my next one sit for 6 months or so and see how that treats it.
     
    #7 neurobot01, Jun 5, 2014
  8. gillagorilla

    gillagorilla Pooh-Bah (2,691) Feb 27, 2013 Maryland
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    Yeah, I assume that was due to the limited barrel aging that they did on it. I just found it surprising that they announced it as if it was going to be this big release, especially since it was also when they came out and told us that they were the ones behind the Stochasticity Project. I got all excited for it, but then its release came and went, which is when my MD Stone rep said that it was only for Stone stores and what not.
     
    #8 gillagorilla, Jun 5, 2014
  9. BobBarker

    BobBarker Initiate (0) Apr 23, 2014 Louisiana

    Really looking forward to trying this I don't think it will be amazing but it sounds intriguing.
     
    #9 BobBarker, Jun 7, 2014
  10. Mikus

    Mikus Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Quadrotriticale has reached western PA... believe it or not. Advertised cost was $11, reasonable? Got my entire haul for about 25% off, seemingly because I am a loyal customer. Saving my bottle to share with my homebrew buddy who has a thing for Belgians. Gladly grabbed a few bottles from a Stone mixed-12 to go along with my preferred styles as well... about to tap into a Ruination.
     
    #10 Mikus, Jun 7, 2014
  11. JMS1512

    JMS1512 Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2013 New Jersey

    I'll verify it's hit at least one NJ retail location.
     
    #11 JMS1512, Jun 7, 2014
  12. MarshallBirdhouse

    MarshallBirdhouse Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2013 Kentucky
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    oh look another stone shelf turd
     
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  13. PedroDaGr8

    PedroDaGr8 Initiate (0) Jun 8, 2014 Washington

    Stone is not a brewery known for its subtlety and finesse. I usually drink Stone when I want a hop bomb and want to obliterate my taste buds. So when I saw this, I was expecting hop bomb, I couldn't have been more wrong. I tried it tonight and was REALLY surprised at how much I liked it. It's not quite in the realm of amazing but its solidly in the realm of damn good. Much like you, I found that as it warmed up the flavors really started to come into balance. Drink it too cold and the sweet/floral/fruit flavors tend to dominate the malt a bit too much. Let it warm up and all of a sudden its like a picture coming into focus. Truly a masterful combination here, the more I drank it the more I enjoyed it. I actually found myself a little sad as I reached the bottom of the bottle because I knew that soon it would be finished. That to me is the sign of a good beer.
     
    #13 PedroDaGr8, Jun 8, 2014
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  14. The_Craft_Deviant_Rob

    The_Craft_Deviant_Rob Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2014 New Jersey

    We sold out already in my Northern NJ location

    EDIT: Sold for $8.99
     
    #14 The_Craft_Deviant_Rob, Jun 8, 2014
  15. xShoWTeKx

    xShoWTeKx Pundit (994) Jan 21, 2013 South Carolina
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    Sounds good just hope it's not as half assed as most american quads. Will definitely be giving it a fair shot though as the Triticale sounds very interesting.
     
    #15 xShoWTeKx, Jun 8, 2014
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  16. Toonces

    Toonces Crusader (455) Oct 25, 2005 New Jersey

    Made is to Monmouth County as well, picked up a bottle myself mid-week, think it was $7.99.

    They're gone of course.
     
    #16 Toonces, Jun 9, 2014
  17. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Hit SC today and I grabbed a bottle. I looked at/through the bottle while holding it to a light and it's completely filtered. No floaters of any kind and it's totally see-through. Not sure how it can be called a Quad. I plan on drinking it this weekend. Hopefully it's good. But it was only $6.99. Great price!
     
    #17 BMBCLT, Jun 25, 2014
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  18. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    I had it recently and got a unique pineapple juice quality from it.
     
    #18 UCLABrewN84, Jun 26, 2014
  19. Dupage25

    Dupage25 Savant (1,044) Jul 4, 2013 Antarctica


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  20. xShoWTeKx

    xShoWTeKx Pundit (994) Jan 21, 2013 South Carolina
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    Picked mine up for $6.49 here.
     
    #20 xShoWTeKx, Jun 30, 2014
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