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Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
6pk-12oz Cans
$17.99
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*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
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OVERVIEW
Subtype / Style
This new style answers the question, “What if IPA-like, bold, bitter, fruity hop character were integrated with dark, roasted and caramel malt?” Some inventive craft brewers answered this question before it was ever asked – and concocted a genuine work of American craft-brewing art.
Dark brown to virtually black in color, the beer varies in perceived bitterness, based on the brewer’s use of hops and roasted and/or caramel malts. Some examples can easily be described as hoppy and bitter, and others are best described as having a balance of bitterness and malt sweetness. In all, complex flavors make this strong ale an appealing style for craft beer enthusiasts. No two examples are alike, so sample multiple brewers’ interpretations to find your most pleasing ratio of hops to dark malts.
The style’s exact origins are a matter of healthy debate. Some claim American-style Black Ale was first brewed in Vermont, while others trace its origins to the Pacific Northwest. The style has a couple of nicknames, such as Black IPA (referencing its deep, dark color and hoppy, IPA-like character) and Cascadian Dark Ale, or CDA (referencing the Cascadian region of the Pacific Northwest). Both of these names are commonly used and often appear on product labels, even since the Brewers Association introduced the “American-Style Black Ale” name.
Producer Story
Greg Koch and Steve Wagner founded Stone Brewing Co. in 1996 with their first beer, Stone Pale Ale, considered very hoppy at the time. But the two were on to something: The hoppy style took off, and by 2005, Stone Brewing had outgrown its original San Marcos, Calif., facility and moved to a much larger brewery in Escondido, Calif. In 2014, Stone Brewing announced plans to open a brewery in Berlin, making it the first American craft brewer to independently own and operate a brewery in Europe. Today, Stone remains one of the nation’s “Fastest Growing Private Companies,” according to Inc. magazine.
Renowned for its hoppy beer, Stone Brewing released Stone IPA for its first anniversary in 1997. Brewed with Columbus, Chinook and Centennial hops, Stone IPA is very hop-forward and helped define the West Coast IPA style. Now available year-round, Stone IPA’s 6.9 percent ABV keeps it true to style, with a huge hop aroma, flavor and bitterness throughout. Its noticeable malt character is balanced by generous dry hopping, which gives it a crisp hop flavor.
Stone continues to brew Stone Pale Ale, along with Stone Levitation Ale (Amber/Red Ale), Stone Ruination IPA (Double/Imperial IPA), Stone Smoked Porter, Arrogant Bastard Ale (American Strong Ale), OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale, Stone Cali-Belgique IPA (Belgian IPA) and Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale (American Black Ale/”Black IPA”).
Stone special releases include Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine, Double Bastard Ale and Stone Imperial Russian Stout, as well as Stone Anniversary Ales, plus other treats and collaboration beers brewed with other breweries.
Source: Stone Brewing Co.