Over the years, Stone Farking Wheaton w00tstout has become one of our most anticipated annual releases – and not just because it’s an astoundingly flavorful beer concocted as a collaboration between FARK’s Drew Curtis, nerd royalty Wil Wheaton and Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch. It’s the incredible label art adorning this beer over the years that has elevated it to the pinnacle of beer, geekery and beer geekery. This year’s heroic artwork comes from Tom Raney, who has a history drawing comics at Marvel and DC, from X-Men to Batman. His label art depicts a superpowered, mecha-gargoyle ready to spring into action to protect the sublime sanctity of great craft beer.
            ABOUT THIS BEER
                        
                            
                                            
                  
                  
                    Release Date
                    June 30, 2021
                                       
                 
              
                            
                                         
                        
                                            
                  
                  
                    WHEN TO ENJOY
                                          
            Drink fresh or age at cellar temperature
      
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            Tasting Notes
                        
                                            
              
                                            
                  
                  
                    Flavor Profile
                    
            Some cocoa, coffee and fruitiness up front. Midpalate, oak, vanilla, nut and bourbon flavors transition to a slight alcohol heat and a hoppy, bitter finish.
      
                   
                 
              
                                            
                  
                  
                    Palate
                    
            Thick and hearty. At 11.5 percent ABV, this beer is definitely a sipper. It is smooth and creamy, with a slightly warming and drying finish.
      
                   
                 
                           
                        
                                            
                  
                  
                    Special Ingredients
                    
            Pecans, wheat & rye
      
                   
                 
              
                                            
                  
                  
                    Appearance
                    
            A deep, opaque, brownish-black color with a creamy brown head.
      
                   
                 
              
                                            
                  
                  
                    Aroma
                    
            Intense cocoa and coffee with nutty coconut. Hints of licorice and loads of fruity fermentation esters. Bourbon, vanilla and oak follow.
      
                   
                 
                           
                                      
                
                  Overall
                  
            This beer is a monster. The flavors are a wonderful blend of everything that makes a great imperial stout, loaded with roasty notes and malty complexity. Brewing with rye and nuts always creates challenges for our brewing team, but they rose to the occasion with this one – it’s simply amazing.