Stone Enjoy By 01.01.16 Black IPA

Devastatingly Celebratory

STYLE

Black India Pale Ale

ABV

9.4%

IBUs

80

Just like its golden envelope-pushing counterpart, Stone Enjoy By Black IPA is intensely hoppy and should be enjoyed über fresh to experience its vibrant stone and tropical fruit flavors and dankness.

This double IPA’s dark-colored malt canvas comes from German Sinamar and from Patagonia Black Pearl barley, which adds a pleasingly smooth taste. The hop profile is predominantly Australian, featuring down-under wonders Vic Secret, Ella and Galaxy. Stone Enjoy By Black IPA is shipped immediately to ensure hopheads get their hands on it as soon as possible, as it is brewed specifically NOT to last.

ABOUT THIS BEER

Release Date

November 30, 2015

FEATURED HOPS

Amarillo

Cascade

Centennial

Ella

Galaxy

Super Galena

Vic Secret™

WHEN TO ENJOY

37 DAYS

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Tasting Notes

Appearance

Pours black with a thick brown head.

Aroma

Intense cinnamon, cocoa and coffee are followed by nutmeg and peppers. As the beer warms up, the flavor combinations evolve and the cocoa and vanilla notes really start to open up.

Taste

Cocoa and cinnamon are at the forefront. The coffee, nutmeg and vanilla follow, and the fruitiness and heat of the pasilla peppers come through nicely on the finish.

Palate

Full-bodied and very smooth with a light bitterness. The sweetness adds a lot to this beer without being too syrupy.

Overall

When we tasted Chris Banker’s winning beer at our annual AHA Rally back in March 2014, I think everyone on the brewing team was blown away by the multiple layers of flavor in this beer. Chris’ inspiration was Mexican hot chocolate, and he was able to perfectly replicate the flavors.

Provided by

Mitch Steele

,

Brewmaster

Pairing Notes

Appetizers

Bacon-wrapped figs, roasted pecans sprinkled with cinnamon, jalapeño poppers, candied salmon, coconut shrimp

Soups & Salads

French onion, beef stew, pork chili, butternut squash, clam chowder

Entrées

Chicken mole, coffee-dusted fillet, vegetarian green curry, stuffed poblano chiles, mushroom stroganoff, lamb chops

Cheeses

Camembert, Hook’s EWE CALF to Be KIDding, Beehive Cheese Big John’s Cajun, Point Reyes Original Blue, Maytag Blue

Desserts

Cinnamon rolls, pecan pie, chocolate lave cake, tiramisu, vanilla ice cream float

Cigars

Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto Corojo, Casa Magna Colorado Extraordinario, Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Robusto, La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor, Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Maduro

Provided by

"Dr." Bill Sysak

,

Craft Beer Ambassador

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Stone Enjoy By 01.01.16 Black IPA