So glad Stone is now directly imported...

[Jez]

Just saw a bottle of Arrogant Bastard in my local bottlo for $35. I know it's fresh but WTF?!?!

 

[Yob]

All Grain Recipe - Stone Arrogant Bastard ::: 1.071/1.015 (6 Gal)

Grain Bill


13 lbs. - 2 Row Pale Malt
1.25 lbs. - Aromatic Malt
1 lb. - CaraMunich Malt
1/2 lb. - Special B

Hop Schedule (98 IBU)
1.5 oz - Chinook [13%] (60 min.)
1 oz - Chinook [13%] (20 min.)
1.5 oz - Chinook [13%] (1 min.)

Yeast
White Labs California Ale Yeast (WLP001) - (Starter: 1130 ml shaken or 1000 ml on a stirplate)

Mash/Sparge/Boil
Mash at 150° to 152° for 60 min.
Sparge as usual
Cool and ferment at 66° to 68°

 

[Jez]

The yeast should be an English ale yeast like WLP007

 

[pat_00]

I made a batch of a clone very similar to Yob's recipe. $35 is a joke.

I used US05 as it's what I had around.

Bloody awesome beer.

 

[Liam_snorkel]

Go to a store that doesn't rape you.
This is what they're going for in Brisbane (and not a particularly cheap store either):

 

[takai]

Go to a store that doesn't rape you.
This is what they're going for in Brisbane (and not a particularly cheap store either):

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Is that even in a fridge? If not it makes the refrigerated transport a bit laughable...

 

[paulyman]

I wish I could find them down here. The only place I've seen them is online, at close to $18 a pop.

 

[Black n Tan]

Go to a store that doesn't rape you.
This is what they're going for in Brisbane (and not a particularly cheap store either):

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This is the second time today I have seen someone saying they have been 'raped' when referring to paying too much. Rape is an horrific crime and about 20% of woman in Australia have been sexually assaulted. A sobering statistic and a reminder that using the term inappropriately can trivialise and normalise the 'crime'. I am sure that was not you intent, but something to think about. h34r:

 

[Liam_snorkel]

You know that wasn't the context ********.

 

[Fylp]

There isn't another context. It's not ok to trivialise or joke about violence against women.

 

[Liam_snorkel]

Is that even in a fridge? If not it makes the refrigerated transport a bit laughable...

Everywhere is air conditioned here, and they've been flying off the shelves by all reports. It's not like Slowbeer which faces the northern sun..

 

[Liam_snorkel]

There isn't another context. It's not ok to trivialise or joke about violence against women.

Don't murder the thread.

 

[Fylp]

I've had a fair few Stone beers as my cousin works for them in San Diego. Although they are great beers, I'd also say a bit overrated. Especially at that price.

 

[Yob]

Purvis doesnt keep them (none of their beers) in the fridge down here, ***** me, but what ya gunna do?

 

[Black n Tan]

I had a sample of the Ruination DIPA last night from G&G. Seemed pretty fresh and the bitterness was surprisingly smooth given the 100IBU label claim.

 

[citizensnips]

Couldn't believe when I saw them in even the 'nice' beer store I like to attend on occasions. Was absolutely stoked however couldn't help but think back to that interview with Greg Koch and him repeatedly saying he would poor a stone beer on the curb if he found one in Aus. I'm guessing then they've obviously sorted out their distribution otherwise we have a rogue supplier, anyone know the story? Evidently they're not cold shipped but I'm just happy to get them within their consumption date. Can't wait to crack them. :chug:
Here's a little flick of the purchases tonight (already had the choc stout however put it in the mix as it's an exceptional beer).

 

[huez]

Does anyone have an article or something on stone releasing their beers in Australia? I can't seem to find anything. I struggle to believe they would be letting them ship without being refrigerated.

edit: found an article on craftypint......i still can't believe that they are shipping them warm

 

[hwall95]

I was under the impression it was all refrigerated? Here's the article off craft pint: http://craftypint.com/news/984/Stone_Cold

 

[Liam_snorkel]

Yeah these ones are legit distro, cold shipped. By some reports only just within their 90day "enjoy by" stamp though. Plenty of grey imports floating around too. "Experience it" are the legit importers so check the sticker, I guess.

 

[neal32]

Couldn't believe when I saw them in even the 'nice' beer store I like to attend on occasions. Was absolutely stoked however couldn't help but think back to that interview with Greg Koch and him repeatedly saying he would poor a stone beer on the curb if he found one in Aus. I'm guessing then they've obviously sorted out their distribution otherwise we have a rogue supplier, anyone know the story? Evidently they're not cold shipped but I'm just happy to get them within their consumption date. Can't wait to crack them. :chug:
Here's a little flick of the purchases tonight (already had the choc stout however put it in the mix as it's an exceptional beer).

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Let us know what you think of the Arrogant Bastard. I had it in the states and at the brewery there and thought it tasted like the clone brew I did which I didn't particular love.

The other Stone beers were pretty good, the Pale Ale was mundane though. Also if you can get Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar, give that a go, really different but excellent beer.