Stone - Xocoveza 2016

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  1. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

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    Stone Xocoveza
    A TRADITION TOO SPECIAL TO SKIP

    Soon it will be that time of year again: Stone Xocoveza season. Our deliciously distinctive, winter-spiced mocha stout is harmoniously balanced with cocoa, coffee, peppers, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and milk sugar–the same beloved recipe that has made it such a fan favorite. It’s not “winter” without this festive beer interpretation of Mexican hot chocolate.

    09/19/16
    starts shipping to distributors
    10/03/16
    public national release week

    Packaging: 12oz six-packs and draft
    ABV: 8.1%

    Special Ingredients: Cocoa, coffee, peppers, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg & milk sugar


    National Distribution: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, 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, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and Puerto Rico

    International Distribution: Australia; Alberta and British Columbia, Canada; Costa Rica; Germany; Hong Kong; Japan; Korea; Mexico; Panama; Philippines; Singapore; Sweden; Thailand; and United Kingdom

    TASTING NOTES

    Appearance: Pours black with a thick brown head.
    Aroma: Intense cinnamon, cocoa and coffee are followed by nutmeg and peppers. As the beer warms up, the flavor combinations evolve and the cocoa and vanilla notes really start to open up.
    Taste: Cocoa and cinnamon are at the forefront. The coffee, nutmeg and vanilla follow, and the fruitiness and heat of the pasilla peppers come through nicely on the finish.
    Palate: Full-bodied and very smooth with a light bitterness. The sweetness adds a lot to this beer without being too syrupy.
    Overall: When we tasted Chris Banker’s winning beer at our annual AHA Rally back in March 2014, I think everyone on the brewing team was blown away by the multiple layers of flavor in this beer. Chris’ inspiration was Mexican hot chocolate, and he was able to perfectly replicate the flavors. The inclusion of Cervecería Insurgente for this collaboration was a fun addition. We first met Co-founders Ivan and Damian at the 2014 Craft Brewers Conference in Denver, and given their brewery’s proximity to us in Mexico, and their approach to brewing, we thought they’d be a perfect fit for the third collaborator.

    http://stonesalesmaterials.com/stone-xocoveza/
     
    #1 BottleCaps80, Oct 3, 2016
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  2. Jmorey

    Jmorey Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Michigan

    Glad they aren't calling it "Xocoveza: For the Holidays and New Year" again. Every time it sounded like someone had written it down as a note of when it would come out and somehow it made it into production.

    Great beer, but as always would be happy if it could come in at a slightly lower point. It was around $18 a pack here.

    Somehow I lucked out with a place in May that put what they had left in the $1 bin. So I bought a couple extra packs :slight_smile:
     
    #2 Jmorey, Oct 3, 2016
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  3. AZBeerDude72

    AZBeerDude72 Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2016 Arizona

    I have been waiting for this one, cannot wait to get it.
     
    #3 AZBeerDude72, Oct 3, 2016
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  4. Daveshek28

    Daveshek28 Pundit (785) Nov 10, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Can't wait for this, hopefully can pick some up today
     
    #4 Daveshek28, Oct 3, 2016
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  5. Hayden34

    Hayden34 Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2014 Georgia

    GREAT NEWS!!! Xocoveza is my favorite stout and I always stock up when it hits the shelves down here. I was thinking it was released in November for some reason, but am SO glad I was wrong.
     
    #5 Hayden34, Oct 3, 2016
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  6. fishtremble

    fishtremble Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2010 Michigan

    Great beer, so happy to see Stone keeping this in the rotation.
     
    #6 fishtremble, Oct 3, 2016
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  7. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Love this beer. Great taste and a very manageable ABV.
     
    #7 jrnyc, Oct 3, 2016
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  8. lambpasty

    lambpasty Initiate (0) May 3, 2013 New Hampshire

    Got about a case last year and still have one or two bottles left, and I'm excited to see how it's aged along side a fresh bottle. I'm being all budget-y so I don't think I'll pick as much up this year, but, a few singles won't hurt :slight_smile:
     
    #8 lambpasty, Oct 3, 2016
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  9. dcotom

    dcotom Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,637) Aug 4, 2014 Iowa
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I still have a few from last year. Our next bottle share will certainly include a "mini-vertical."
     
    #9 dcotom, Oct 3, 2016
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  10. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,967) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
    Pooh-Bah

    Yeah, CT always runs about a month to six weeks behind the rest of the country in getting new releases.. Damn it.
     
    #10 keithmurray, Oct 3, 2016
  11. gardenstatepkwy

    gardenstatepkwy Zealot (541) Jun 1, 2014 New Jersey

    Was really bummed when I missed this last year. ISO in NJ!
     
    #11 gardenstatepkwy, Oct 3, 2016
  12. Vitacca

    Vitacca Pooh-Bah (2,250) Sep 15, 2010 Montana
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    This hit Milwaukee today. No more chasing this beer in IL!
     
    #12 Vitacca, Oct 3, 2016
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  13. Brent212

    Brent212 Pundit (914) Jan 13, 2014 California
    Trader

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSS. Still have two bottles from last year.
     
    #13 Brent212, Oct 3, 2016
  14. Daveshek28

    Daveshek28 Pundit (785) Nov 10, 2015 Pennsylvania

    I'm bummed cause my bottle shop said they were getting it today, but it didnt make it :slight_frown:
     
    #14 Daveshek28, Oct 3, 2016
  15. Oktoberfiesta

    Oktoberfiesta Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2013 New Mexico

    Wow. I bought like two cases last year, mixed a FBS keg with "xocoveza" spices, and home brewed another left hand milk stout clone with the xocoveza spices.. I am sooo ready for more. I pretty much ran out three months ago. Not sure what is planned this year for me.

    As far as aging, my bottle shop had some bombers of the 2014 when they released the 2015. All of the adjunct flavors were just so severely muted, it was kind of sad to see. I do have one bottle left from that '15 bunch so a mini vertical is a must.

    For the guy talking about the price, I guess I am from the camp that remembers the $9 bombers, and bought like 12 of them. So when I saw sixers available, $17-$19 doesn't deter me in the slightest. I know I like it, so its an easy six pack grab. And if others are hesitant, who cares. More for us. The value added on such a change is just so immense. Price should never be brought up again IMHO.
     
    #15 Oktoberfiesta, Oct 3, 2016
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  16. THANAT0PSIS

    THANAT0PSIS Pooh-Bah (2,275) Aug 3, 2010 Wisconsin
    Pooh-Bah

    Amazing beer. So glad to have it back.
     
    #16 THANAT0PSIS, Oct 3, 2016
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  17. Razrback5

    Razrback5 Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2015 Arkansas
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    Yeah, I missed out last year and had a SoCal buddy send me one months ago that I just found in the cellar. Drank the '15 a few weeks ago and it was great. Still had some cinnamon/spice to it but I'd imagine they'd faded quite a bit.

    Excited to land some (finally getting distro in Arkansas) fresh and having it on a cool night.
     
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  18. ovaltine

    ovaltine Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,787) Apr 6, 2010 Indiana
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Maybe my favorite spiced beer. Love it.
     
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  19. Brent212

    Brent212 Pundit (914) Jan 13, 2014 California
    Trader

    I had a couple of my '15s in August and they were still really good, didn't lose much of the coffee/spice as I was worried about. Still will be interesting to see how a fresh one compares.
     
    #19 Brent212, Oct 3, 2016
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  20. Jmorey

    Jmorey Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Michigan

    I totally agree it is better than a $9 bomber and is on par with stones other pricing. But I can still wish it to be a few bucks less a pack.
     
    #20 Jmorey, Oct 4, 2016
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