Drew Curtis / Wil Wheaton / Greg Koch Stone Farking Wheaton w00tstout
2019 Release
Style
Imperial Stout
Alc/Vol
11.5%
IBUs
45
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COLLABORATORS
Drew Curtis, Fark.com Creator
Wil Wheaton, Actor & Web Celeb
Greg Koch, Executive Chairman & Co-founder, Stone Brewing
This massive imperial stout has been a favorite among our fans (and us) since its inception in 2013. As if the pecans, wheat and flaked rye weren't enough, we went ahead and aged 1/4th of this beer in bourbon barrels. The result is a whopping, intense, superhero of a beer with profound complexity that makes it ideal for cellaring... if you can wait that long.
Brewed with pecans, wheat & rye, one quarter aged in bourbon barrels
Release Date
July 28, 2019
Package Types
12oz six-pack cans
22oz bottles
Draft
Availability
Nationwide
Featured Hops
English Target
Special Ingredients
Pecans, wheat & rye
Tasting Notes
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.
Taste
Some cocoa, coffee and fruitiness up front. Midpalate, the bourbon barrel-aged portion of the beer is apparent, so oak, vanilla, nut and bourbon flavors transition to a slight alcohol heat and hoppy, bitter finish. As the beer warms, a nuttiness almost reminiscent of almonds starts coming through (but we used pecans!).
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.
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.
Pairing Notes
Appetizers
Oysters on the half shell, mushroom Gruyère tarts, onion focaccia, devils on horseback
Soups
Butternut squash, French onion soup, Irish stew, New England clam chowder
Entrées
Coffee-rubbed porterhouse steak, blue cheese-stuffed portabella, fennel and leek risotto, lamb osso buco
Cheeses
Maytag Blue, Valley Shepherd Creamery Crema de Blue, Farmstead Gouda, Gorgonzola Dolce
Desserts
Licorice ice cream, brownies, German chocolate cake, coconut macaroons