The Stone Russian Imperial Stout was...

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  1. BourbonBarrelBeerBelly

    BourbonBarrelBeerBelly Crusader (457) Feb 13, 2013 Washington

    A looooooooot better than I anticipated, and easily one of the single best non barrel aged stouts I have ever had! At $7-8 a bottle, how could anyone go wrong! Awesome! Thoughts?
     
    #1 BourbonBarrelBeerBelly, May 24, 2013
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  2. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    I agree. Stock up every year.
     
    #2 Orca, May 24, 2013
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  3. grilledsquid

    grilledsquid Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2009 California
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    #3 grilledsquid, May 24, 2013
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  4. WickedSluggy

    WickedSluggy Savant (1,129) Nov 21, 2008 Texas

    It's barrel aged? Since when?
     
    #4 WickedSluggy, May 24, 2013
  5. Lerxst

    Lerxst Initiate (0) Jun 17, 2005 Florida

    Op said it was one of the best "non barrel aged" stouts and I'd have to agree. Love this beer.
     
    #5 Lerxst, May 24, 2013
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  6. WickedSluggy

    WickedSluggy Savant (1,129) Nov 21, 2008 Texas

    oh yeah. I must need glasses. Is indeed a great beer.
     
    #6 WickedSluggy, May 24, 2013
  7. BeerMeInStl

    BeerMeInStl Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2013 Missouri

    At $5.99 a bottle here, including the Expresso, it's a steal. I've still got one of the regular and one of the Expresso. Trying to keep from drinking them to age them a bit.
     
    #7 BeerMeInStl, May 24, 2013
  8. tsblack05

    tsblack05 Initiate (0) Dec 24, 2008 New Jersey
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    Agreed. Just try the Espresso version this year!
     
    #8 tsblack05, May 24, 2013
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  9. mistaforty

    mistaforty Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2012 Maryland

    Agree with the op cuz I was in a barrel aged rut and this got me out of it
     
    #9 mistaforty, May 24, 2013
  10. alucard6679

    alucard6679 Savant (1,009) Jul 29, 2012 Arizona

    Definitely agreed!

    I've been trying to get my hands on the espresso, but to no avail : (

    If its anything at all like the Great Divide Espresso Oak Aged Yeti then I will be very, very happy....and if not, at least it'll be cheaper ; )
     
    #10 alucard6679, May 25, 2013
  11. stormywaters

    stormywaters Initiate (0) Oct 13, 2011 California

    I am waiting for the right night to have an espresso ris and espresso yeti side by side
     
    #11 stormywaters, May 25, 2013
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  12. alucard6679

    alucard6679 Savant (1,009) Jul 29, 2012 Arizona

    I'm curious to hear the results from that one, a little bit jealous too : )
     
    #12 alucard6679, May 25, 2013
  13. djsmith1174

    djsmith1174 Savant (1,015) Aug 21, 2005 Minnesota

    Wonderful beer. Love it.
     
    #13 djsmith1174, May 25, 2013
  14. Gtreid

    Gtreid Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2008 Florida

    A must every year. I'll take this over many of the over hyped brews out there.
     
    #14 Gtreid, May 25, 2013
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  15. Schwantz

    Schwantz Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2012 Florida

    Home run. The espresso is my favorite surprise beer of the year.... So far. Cheers
    [​IMG]
     
    #15 Schwantz, May 25, 2013
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  16. Ivegotmule

    Ivegotmule Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2012 North Carolina

    Bought my case as directed, and the espresso finally came today. I love the regular one and you just can't beat the price per quality per abv.. Just great.
     
    #16 Ivegotmule, May 25, 2013
  17. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Had a 2006 on tap recently. A revelation. And I'm not a fan of this beer fresh at all.
     
    #17 RBassSFHOPit2ME, May 25, 2013
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  18. Smithrob9999

    Smithrob9999 Initiate (0) Aug 3, 2011 Texas

    I agree, needs a good year
     
    #18 Smithrob9999, May 25, 2013
  19. RonfromJersey

    RonfromJersey Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2002 New Jersey
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    It's not Russian Imperial Stout. It's Imperial Russian Stout. IRS. Released on April 15th each year.

    And it's terrific.
     
    #19 RonfromJersey, May 25, 2013
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  20. BeastLU

    BeastLU Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2012 Virginia

    Still sitting on shelves here. I buy one every time I'm buying beer. I thought I had gotten like five or so then I actually looked and I have 13...
     
    #20 BeastLU, May 25, 2013
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