Stone 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
Vital Statistics
Type: Stout
Release: Limited Rotating (vintaged)
ABV: 9.2%
Bitterness: 55 IBU
First released: July 2008
From the brewer
Who knew a worldwide hop shortage in 2008 would give rise to such a memorable, delicious beer? When it came time to craft a commemorative offering for our 12th anniversary, we decided to trade in the bitterness of hops for the bitterness of unsweetened chocolate, and paired that with flaked oats. Featuring a thick, rich, roasty mouthfeel and chocolate-heavy flavors and aromas, this onyx-colored, malt-forward beauty became an instant classic that shares space on our liquid trophy case alongside our hop-focused fan favorites.
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2016 release
Smells of chocolate, and the flavor follows pretty much in turn. Creaminess from the oats, but the stout itself is over-roasted and too bitter in balance to make for a great beer.