Stone Imperial Russian Stout 2012 vs. 2013

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Donco, Oct 1, 2013.

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  1. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,639) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    I just picked up two bombers of one of my favorites... Stone IRS ($5.99 a bottle!)...but I noticed that one was marked 2012 and the other (the more common) 2013. Has anyone detected a difference between the two years in taste?
     
    #1 Donco, Oct 1, 2013
  2. fullmetal1381

    fullmetal1381 Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2011 Florida

    2012 is slightly less roasty. Really, the italics don't do this enough justice.
     
    #2 fullmetal1381, Oct 1, 2013
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  3. ironchefmiyagi13

    ironchefmiyagi13 Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2013 Tennessee

    Having a vertical stretching from 2002-2013, I can say with confidence that it gets better with age. It is a TAD hot at '13 but slowly gets more mellow and creamy, with the roasted coffee goodness showing more with a couple of years on it. Then shit gets funky and fruity, haha. Just the way I like it.

    Long story short, 2012 is better than 2013.
     
    #3 ironchefmiyagi13, Oct 1, 2013
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  4. mquartuccio87

    mquartuccio87 Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2013 New York

    I agree 2012 is better The 2013 would be better with age toasty though but not enough coffee taste that i like in a ris.
     
    #4 mquartuccio87, Oct 1, 2013
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