Stone Brewing Returns with Stone Sublimely Self Righteous Black IPA
Through the years, Stone Brewing has released so many varieties of beer but one of its most popular beers finally makes a return to taps and store shelves this spring. Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA, the brewery’s #1 most fan-requested beer of all time, has returned! This hop driven IPA is brewed with dark malt so that it pours black with a surprising punch of bitterness balanced by smooth malty character.
Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA features unmistakable piney and orange-raspberry hop character perfectly complemented by warm notes of coffee and chocolate. On the nose – aromas of coffee, black currant and chocolate from the malt, layered with pine, citrus and tropical fruit. As its name implies, it pours black with a light tan head but don’t be deceived! It serves up an IPA-worthy dose of bitterness. It is as unique in style as it is memorable flavor.
Stone’s persistent troop of mighty fans revived this 2007 favorite. A short scroll through Stone’s Instagram confirms the sheer volume of “BRING BACK SSR” comments. After a special release return in 2021, Stone decided that it’s time to say “OK” once more.
“IPAs are kind of our thing, so we love any opportunity to showcase the variety of IPAs out there,” stated Jeremy Moynier, Stone Sr. Manager of Brewing & Innovation. “Black IPAs aren’t new, but they’re still pretty hard to come by. When people experience this beer for the first time it’s like they can’t grasp how something with such distinct piney hop flavor pours so dark, but the coffee and chocolate notes complement amazingly. Our fans can’t seem to get enough of this beer, so we’ve gone ahead and brewed them some more, but only for another short run!”
Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA is now available nationwide in 12oz six-pack cans and draft for a limited time. Find it using the Beer Finder at find.stonebrewing.com or order online in select states at shop.stonbrewing.com.
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DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.