In 2013, our CEO and co-founder, Greg Koch, invited two respected fans of craft beer, brewing and all things Stone to develop an intense, inventive beer capable of not only delivering immense ?avor, but also serving as a 'tting, singular celebration of über-level enthusiasm. Self-proclaimed geeks in a number of arenas, the duo of thespian and renaissance man Wil Wheaton and Fark. com online news guru Drew Curtis proved up to the challenge, calling on their personal backgrounds to devise an imperial stout brewed with ?aked rye, wheat and pecans that was partially aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels. Appearance - A deep, opaque, brownish-black color with a creamy brown head. Aroma - Intense nutty, cocoa, vanilla, oak and bourbon with hints of coffee and licorice. This version has a stronger bourbon-barrel presence than last year's batch. Taste - Pronounced dark chocolate, followed by bourbon, vanilla and oak flavors. At the end, there's a slight alcohol heat. Palate - Thick and smooth. At 13. 5% ABV, this beer is definitely a sipper. It is smooth and creamy with a dry, slightly warming finish. Overall - This beer is the highest ABV beer we've ever brewed. The flavors are a wonderful blend of everything that makes a great imperial stout, loaded with roasty notes and malt complexity. Brewing with rye and nuts always creates challenges for our brewing team, but they rose to the occasion again with this one. The addition of pure stone-ground cacao from ChocoVivo in Los Angeles increased the beer's chocolate character in an exceptional way–it's simply amazing. 13. 5% Alcohol by Volume.
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