2014 Stone Imperial Russian Stout debuts March 24

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  1. DaltonC

    DaltonC Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2013 Idaho

    From the insider email:
    2014 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
    Debuts Monday, March 24th

    On Monday, this year's gloriously rich, heavy and massively flavorful Stone Imperial Russian Stout will make its regal presence felt across the nation. Check out the newly updated official Stone Imperial Russian Stout page for tasting notes and food-pairing suggestions to enhance your encounter with this liquid magnificence. This hefty brew complements a surprising variety of dishes, but some fans insist that nothing will ever top the way that a scoop of coffee or chocolate ice cream brings out the roasty goodness, deep coffee and dark fruit flavors of this luscious stout. Hmmmm...better try both just to make sure that you don't miss out on any of the myriad flavor nuances to be savored in this exercise in bottled decadence.
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    I swear on my life I saw a case of this at Pear Deli/Shoppe in Pike's Place market last week. I remember thinking wow they have the 2014 version...
     
    #1 DaltonC, Mar 21, 2014
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  2. chefkevlar

    chefkevlar Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2010 South Carolina

    They seem to send out press releases once the beer is already available in most places. We've had IRS in SC for a week or 2 now
     
    #2 chefkevlar, Mar 21, 2014
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  3. beerdedking

    beerdedking Grand Pooh-Bah (3,634) Oct 15, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Yep, I saw it this week when I grabbed my Enjoy Bys
     
    #3 beerdedking, Mar 21, 2014
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  4. Eric15

    Eric15 Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2013 Alabama

    I just bought 3 of the mixed bomber four packs with these in at Costco for $16.99. Awesome deal for those beers.
     
    #4 Eric15, Mar 21, 2014
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  5. Jlabs

    Jlabs Pooh-Bah (2,682) Nov 11, 2013 New York
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    saw this yesterday on Long Island
     
    #5 Jlabs, Mar 23, 2014
  6. M-14

    M-14 Zealot (657) Feb 5, 2014 California

    Got the notice from BevMo that it was now in stock, but turned out to be false. Apparently they use the same SKU for all their seasonal releases, and it was actually Old Guardian that came in. Frustrating.
     
    #6 M-14, Mar 23, 2014
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  7. artdamage

    artdamage Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2013 Oregon

    pretty sure I drank one two weeks ago. Surprised it was out so early as well
     
    #7 artdamage, Mar 23, 2014
  8. ThePaintedGrey

    ThePaintedGrey Initiate (0) Jun 7, 2013 Pennsylvania

    I was told that this came and went already at my local bottle shop? I need to get moving on finding this...
     
    #8 ThePaintedGrey, Mar 23, 2014
  9. ChrisMon02

    ChrisMon02 Pooh-Bah (1,757) May 2, 2010 Ohio
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    Even with a TON of fantastic RIS available to most of us this beer stands out in the crowd. Always impressed every time I get the pleasure of drinking a bomber weather fresh or aged.

    Cheers!
     
    #9 ChrisMon02, Mar 23, 2014
  10. guinness77

    guinness77 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,554) Jan 6, 2014 New York
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    I got one yesterday. I'm gonna try to sit on it for awhile, but that's gonna be tough .....haha
     
    #10 guinness77, Mar 23, 2014
  11. CassinoNorth

    CassinoNorth Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2013 New Jersey

    Although it makes odd years that much better, not having a special release makes even year releases seem kinda boring.

    Still a fantastic RIS and I'll be grabbing 2-3.
     
    #11 CassinoNorth, Mar 23, 2014
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  12. szmnnl99

    szmnnl99 Pooh-Bah (2,028) Apr 3, 2006 Michigan
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    Has anyone noticed a price increase, the only place I've seen it this year was priced $2 more than last ($9)?
     
    #12 szmnnl99, Mar 23, 2014
  13. Matthew1788

    Matthew1788 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Ohio

    Always grab a few of these each year, great stuff. Still one of my favorite RIS. Just picked up a couple bottles from 06, can't wait to pop those open!
     
    #13 Matthew1788, Mar 23, 2014
  14. ATabs

    ATabs Devotee (318) Feb 19, 2014 Connecticut
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    any news on the espresso or other varieties?
     
    #14 ATabs, Mar 24, 2014
  15. Aaronkv

    Aaronkv Zealot (649) Jul 9, 2013 California
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    They do the variants during Odd years.
     
    #15 Aaronkv, Mar 24, 2014
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  16. HoptimusMax1mus

    HoptimusMax1mus Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2012 Arizona

    I really enjoyed the Espresso version last year. I will probably pick up the regular again though also as it is pretty tasty.
     
    #16 HoptimusMax1mus, Mar 24, 2014
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  17. MKLA

    MKLA Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2014 California

    True, but they did just release of BBA version of their 2013 IRS and 2013 Espresso IRS
     
    #17 MKLA, Mar 24, 2014
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  18. Superflyjsc

    Superflyjsc Pundit (824) Dec 6, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    I've had Stones RIS few times in the past and am I the only one who thinks it has a strong alcohol in the taste? Oh am I'm used to drinking +10 abv stouts but I find this one not as well balanced compared to other RIS out there
     
    #18 Superflyjsc, Mar 24, 2014
  19. Eric15

    Eric15 Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2013 Alabama

    My shop just posted pics on Fbook at $9 each. As usual everything is more expensive here, Enjoy By is $10.
     
    #19 Eric15, Mar 24, 2014
  20. prock180

    prock180 Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2013 Arizona

    Got me 2 bottles of this last week@ bevmo. Excited to try but need to finish off my enjoy by 4-20's first :-)
     
    #20 prock180, Mar 24, 2014
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