Stone 17th Anniversary coming in August

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  1. cfaulman

    cfaulman Initiate (0) May 1, 2013 Wisconsin
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    #1 cfaulman, May 31, 2013
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  2. DeutschesBier

    DeutschesBier Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2009 Maryland

    Ugh, I can hear the bitching now.

    All I know is that I'm pumped for this brew!
     
    #2 DeutschesBier, May 31, 2013
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  3. jageraholic

    jageraholic Pooh-Bah (1,632) Sep 16, 2009 Massachusetts
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    Awesome...can't wait. Loved their English take on the Emperial IPA. I can't see German going in the wrong direction.
     
    #3 jageraholic, May 31, 2013
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  4. nlmartin

    nlmartin Pooh-Bah (1,691) Jul 26, 2005 Ohio
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    Thought the English EPA was shit fucking tastic!... Hopefully this is a better beer drinking experience.
     
    #4 nlmartin, May 31, 2013
  5. ChanChan

    ChanChan Maven (1,341) Dec 12, 2009 California

    Eh, why not!!
     
    #5 ChanChan, May 31, 2013
  6. Mersh

    Mersh Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2013 Connecticut

    I'm in, probably won't see it here, but I'm in.
     
    #6 Mersh, May 31, 2013
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  7. SadMachine

    SadMachine Grand Pooh-Bah (3,220) Mar 14, 2011 New Jersey
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    People will complain that Stone is being a one trick pony, yet nobody complains about The Alchemist being a one trick pony... Stone makes great IPAs. They're sticking to their roots and what their good at, all while pushing the boundaries of the style. I for one am excited for this and will be buying multiple bottles on release!
     
    #7 SadMachine, May 31, 2013
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  8. besaunders

    besaunders Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2007 California

    Which is why their Russian Imperial Stout is so unpopular?
     
    #8 besaunders, May 31, 2013
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  9. SadMachine

    SadMachine Grand Pooh-Bah (3,220) Mar 14, 2011 New Jersey
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    I didn't say they are a one trick pony. I don't think that in the slightest. Stone IRS is one of my top 5 non-barrel-aged stouts (probably top 3 actually!), and I love their Smoked Porter w/ Vanilla Beans (as well as several of the vertical epic series). There are however many people on this site that say Stone are one trick ponies and will complain about them releasing another IPA.
     
    #9 SadMachine, May 31, 2013
  10. Mikecap

    Mikecap Pooh-Bah (2,098) May 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    I would say Stone is far from a one trick pony...Stone IRS is great, as is Old Guardian, Levitation, and Sublimely Self-Righteous, IMO.
     
    #10 Mikecap, May 31, 2013
  11. RangnaR

    RangnaR Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2012 California

    I don't see how anyone can call Stone a one trick pony.. Unless they mean they only brew great beers? That's one pretty good trick, though...
     
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  12. TheBrewo

    TheBrewo Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2010 New York

    Bring it on. One of the anniversaries I look most forward to.
     
    #12 TheBrewo, May 31, 2013
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  13. SawDog505

    SawDog505 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,922) Apr 9, 2010 New Hampshire
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    I am in. Was less than impressed with 16, but nobody is perfect. I look forward to this.
     
    #13 SawDog505, May 31, 2013
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  14. AndyAvalanche

    AndyAvalanche Maven (1,404) Jun 16, 2008 Massachusetts
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    I'm interested and will definitely try it given the opportunity, but at this point I'd prefer to find more espresso IRS
     
    #14 AndyAvalanche, May 31, 2013
  15. besaunders

    besaunders Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2007 California


    I did not think you were saying that, but I think you've created quite the straw man. :slight_smile:
     
    #15 besaunders, May 31, 2013
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  16. soughtbygod

    soughtbygod Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2011 California

    im gonna drink one
     
    #16 soughtbygod, May 31, 2013
  17. barfdiggs

    barfdiggs Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2011 California

    This should be very good, but where are the cool new german hop varietals??!

    Hallertau Blanc (Passionfruit, grapefruit, gooseberry, pineapple)
    Mandarina Bavaria (Mandarin Oranges)
    Polaris (Ice candy and fruit)
    Hull Melon (Strawberry and Honeydew Melon)
     
    #17 barfdiggs, May 31, 2013
  18. BlakeSmith

    BlakeSmith Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2012 California

    Sounds good to me. For those of you who don't want it, I'll gladly have yours :slight_smile:
     
    #18 BlakeSmith, May 31, 2013
  19. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    First, it's unfair to complain of The Alchemist being a one trick pony. From what I understand, they had more beers - well-regarded - before the destruction of their brewery and brewpub.

    Second, I think it's perfectly fine for people to call Stone a one-trick pony, as long as it's tongue-in-cheek. Yes, IRS (and EIRS) are great brews, and they make plenty of other good beers. It's still hard to deny that they brew a LOT of IPAs, and often focus on massively hoppy IPAs, at that. I don't think anyone posting on BA honestly believes that they exclusively brew IPAs, but it's still pretty funny.

    I don't know; maybe I'm just an insensitive prick. Still like their beers, though.
     
    #19 Roguer, May 31, 2013
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  20. sergeantstogie

    sergeantstogie Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Washington

    Son of a... I Was hoping to have this while I was home on leave. Figures.
     
    #20 sergeantstogie, May 31, 2013
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