Stone IRS

Same here - in Dec. the '08 I drank (12oz) was awesome! I'm always on the look-out for older vintages as they are so tasty. I probably have more '09 and '10's than I need...

 

My 2011's are drinking very nice right now. From when it was released, I bought 2 bottles at a time and eventually bought over a case worth of the 2011 IRS until it eventually disappeared from the shelves. I can't wait until the 2012!

 

I had the 2002 on tap the day after Winter Storm. I did not care for it. I dont believe it was infected or sour just very bland.

 

Had an '07 on tap at City Beer in SF last month. It was very good. No more hop presence in it, but plenty of thick caramel malty goodness.

 

I have a Stone RIS '06 that I basically put out of sight out of mind. Hoping to find a bottle share in the area to see what has happened since. If not I just might have to set up my own and bring out some other Stone vintage!

 

What does this beer usually run for a (24-bottle) case? I really want one (based on the beautiful 2008 I had), but maybe I'll try a fresh 1 first before spending all that $$$

 

I currently have a 2006 in my cellar. Debating whether or not to crack it in the next week or two...