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15th Anniversary Escondidian Imperial Black IPA by Stone Brewing
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15th Anniversary Escondidian Imperial Black IPA

Black IPA by Stone Brewing, Escondido, CA

ABV
10.8%
IBU
100
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Stone's 15th anniversary beer, a black IPA. Released in August 2011. Brought back in September 2016 as part of the 20th Anniversary Encore Series.

Where to get it

Sold nationwide.

  • Bars and restaurants
  • Bottle shops
  • Beer distributors
  • Grocery stores
  • Convenience stores

In Pennsylvania, cases come from beer distributors and six-packs from licensed grocery and convenience stores. In Maryland, look in liquor stores. In West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida, grocery and convenience stores carry it. In DC, try grocery and liquor stores. Bars pour draft in all of them. Use the beer finder to check a specific store.

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Aroma

Resinous, piney hops hit first on the aromatics, followed by healthy doses of roasted malt flavors, including coffee, anise and cocoa.

Appearance

Pours thick, opaque and black with a deep brown head of foam.

Taste

The multi-layered aroma profile presents a challenge: Is this an imperial IPA, or is this an imperial stout?

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