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Now that Stone Vertical Epic series is finished, what should replace it?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Oisin, Apr 6, 2013.

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  1. Oisin

    Oisin Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2005 California

    With the completion of the Vertical Epic series, there now seems to be a hole in Stone's lineup. I have an idea about what they could do with that space.

    How about fan favorites? There are a couple of beers from years past that I would love to see resurrected. 10th Anniversary and 8th Anniversary are stand outs for me. Votes could be tallied via online votes, similar to the voting for Enjoy By.

    But I'm sure there are some other thoughts on how the hole left by the extinction of the VE series might best be filled.
     
    #1 Oisin, Apr 6, 2013
  2. ShemRahBoo

    ShemRahBoo Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 New Jersey

    Ruination 10th recipe, in four packs please
     
    #2 ShemRahBoo, Apr 6, 2013
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  3. Oisin

    Oisin Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2005 California

    I don't want to bias the conversation against other opinions about how Stone might replace the VE series, but I have to agree. Ruination 10 is just too delicious to relinquish to the archives. I imagine a spirited debate and enthusiastic voting where Ruination 10 would be among the finalists.
     
    #3 Oisin, Apr 6, 2013
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  4. deadonhisfeet

    deadonhisfeet Pooh-Bah (2,481) Apr 23, 2011 Kentucky
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    I must lend my voice to those clamoring for more Ruination 10th Anniv. I'd love to have the opportunity to drink it again.

    Speaking of Stone's Vertical Epic series, I was at the bottle shop this morning and they were selling bottles 3, 4, and 5 (for around $40 a pop). Has anyone else seen this? Just curious.
     
    #4 deadonhisfeet, Apr 6, 2013
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  5. Rainier

    Rainier Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2012 California

    make IRS year round. That'd be bad ass
    Then a special IRS every spring...(Like the espresso IRS that's coming out soon)
     
    #5 Rainier, Apr 6, 2013
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  6. Oisin

    Oisin Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2005 California

    I haven't seen it around here in So Cal. I really love the 05/05/05, but the most I'd pay would be around $20.
     
    #6 Oisin, Apr 6, 2013
  7. pitweasel

    pitweasel Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2007 New York

    Stone Vertical Integration, duh.

    But seriously, Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout. In four packs priced to compete with brews like FBS.
     
    #7 pitweasel, Apr 6, 2013
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  8. Oisin

    Oisin Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2005 California

    Or a 25% barrel aged version
     
    #8 Oisin, Apr 6, 2013
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  9. deadonhisfeet

    deadonhisfeet Pooh-Bah (2,481) Apr 23, 2011 Kentucky
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    Actually, I've seen it in two stores - one was selling the last 6 in a big shrink-wrapped 6-pack for $65 (LINK). If this was common, it begs the question of are these leftovers or were some bottles held back when they were initially released? I find the marketing of craft beer fascinating.
     
    #9 deadonhisfeet, Apr 6, 2013
  10. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,533) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    They need to bring 12th Anniversary back year round.
     
    #10 aasher, Apr 6, 2013
  11. DmouthCaliBrewz

    DmouthCaliBrewz Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 New Hampshire
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    Brew Dayman year round. Don't care if irrelevant.
     
    #11 DmouthCaliBrewz, Apr 6, 2013
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  12. Oisin

    Oisin Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2005 California

    I've always wanted to try Stone 6th Anniversary. I heard that it was stellar in its prime.
     
    #12 Oisin, Apr 6, 2013
  13. Skunkdrool

    Skunkdrool Savant (1,124) Jul 31, 2010 California
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    Dayman year round is necessary. That is one delicious creation. Its a shame there's only 5 left in the fridge
     
    #13 Skunkdrool, Apr 6, 2013
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  14. brewtus

    brewtus Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2012 Ohio

    Horizontal Epic
     
    #14 brewtus, Apr 6, 2013
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  15. JamesShoemaker

    JamesShoemaker Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2012 Michigan

    It seems like they've replaced it with Enjoy By. Different styles and idea, I know, but Enjoy By is similar in that its consumption is contingent on dating.
     
    #15 JamesShoemaker, Apr 7, 2013
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  16. wyatt

    wyatt Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2009 Louisiana

    the opposite of the last series.
     
    #16 wyatt, Apr 7, 2013
  17. MikeEhrmantraut

    MikeEhrmantraut Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2012 Tennessee

    I would bathe in it. I loved that beer, and was deeply saddened when it went away.
     
    #17 MikeEhrmantraut, Apr 7, 2013
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  18. acevenom

    acevenom Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2011 Louisiana

    I'm waiting for Stone 15th Anniversary Imperial Russian Stout in 2015 as well as Mr. Fusion to power the flux capacitor.

    In all seriousness, I have to concur with 10th Anniversary Ruination. I wouldn't mind seeing that made into a seasonal release.
     
    #18 acevenom, Apr 7, 2013
  19. randylangford

    randylangford Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Cans
     
    #19 randylangford, Apr 7, 2013
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  20. Eduk8traz

    Eduk8traz Zealot (503) Nov 13, 2010 Arizona

    One vote for the 10th anniversary Ruination please. Just an absolutely fabulous beer.
     
    #20 Eduk8traz, Apr 7, 2013
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