Punishment - Stone Brewing Co.

hawkmage

California

3.5/5  rDev +10.4%

12-31-2011 17:45:26 | More by hawkmage

rainfairy

California

3.25/5  rDev +2.5%

05-12-2013 05:34:33 | More by rainfairy

Beer365

California

4.25/5  rDev +34.1%

03-05-2013 07:43:01 | More by Beer365

t0rin0

California

3.25/5  rDev +2.5%

02-25-2013 02:32:42 | More by t0rin0

heresy22

California

2.5/5  rDev -21.1%

08-20-2012 18:43:11 | More by heresy22

noyellowfizzbeer

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +49.8%

08-19-2012 22:12:06 | More by noyellowfizzbeer

IPx

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +10.4%

05-14-2012 05:51:11 | More by IPx

Falcone

North Carolina

1.5/5  rDev -52.7%

04-04-2012 01:32:47 | More by Falcone

oline73

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev +10.4%

02-10-2012 22:09:39 | More by oline73

TimoP

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -21.1%

02-07-2012 01:37:38 | More by TimoP

SageO

California

5/5  rDev +57.7%

02-06-2012 20:30:14 | More by SageO

JAHMUR

Connecticut

3/5  rDev -5.4%

02-06-2012 01:38:07 | More by JAHMUR

WMEugene

Virginia

1/5  rDev -68.5%

02-05-2012 20:19:12 | More by WMEugene

acurtis

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev +10.4%

02-05-2012 18:55:24 | More by acurtis

coreyfmcdonald

Georgia

4/5  rDev +26.2%

02-05-2012 18:06:55 | More by coreyfmcdonald

PhineasGage

Iowa

4/5  rDev +26.2%

01-27-2012 18:50:44 | More by PhineasGage

UnknownKoger

California

1.5/5  rDev -52.7%

01-20-2012 16:03:45 | More by UnknownKoger

rowingbrewer

Massachusetts

2.5/5  rDev -21.1%

01-04-2012 03:21:31 | More by rowingbrewer

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -5.4%

11-20-2011 00:41:16 | More by xnicknj

jerz

California

4/5  rDev +26.2%

11-18-2011 05:22:17 | More by jerz

nanobrew

California

3/5  rDev -5.4%

11-18-2011 01:32:05 | More by nanobrew

codynevels

California

3/5  rDev -5.4%

11-16-2011 05:13:03 | More by codynevels

ehammond1

California

2.48/5  rDev -21.8%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

On Tap

Stone 15th Anniversary Celebration
CSU, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Dark amber and ruby with a thin light brown head and leaves spotted lacing down the glass.

A touch of caramel in the aroma and then lots and lots of face-smacking spice--smells like spicy jalapeno juice. Interesting, though perhaps even too powerful.

This beer starts similarly to the aroma: a faint hint of caramel and toffee sweetness, and then a stinging, spice flavor. This one seemed even more hot and spicy than it's little brother, Crime. This is Crime on spicy steroids! Tough to drink much, if any, of this beer, though it is unique and worth trying (once!).

Medium mouthfeel.

If given the choice, I'd drink Crime before drinking Punishment.

Serving type: on-tap

08-26-2011 15:57:38 | More by ehammond1

DoubleJ

California

3.18/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

Double Bastard is already a very powerful beer. Add bourbon barrels to the mix and it gets more powerful. It begs one to ask "How much peppers were needed to spice this concoction up?" It must have been a lot based on what I tasted. On-tap at 38 Degrees, on to the beer:

It's an amber orange color beer with a little bit of lace that sticks around. Now that's out of the way....LOOK OUT!! It's a bombardment, no, an atom bomb of fresh, crisp, green peppers and spice. Even the Double Bastard base has been smuthered by the force of the peppers.

One sip and I knew I'd be sipping on this for a whiile. Two sips and I swore that this could be used instead of conventional medicine to clear congested sinuses. This is HOT HOT HOT! It's so spicy that I couldn't find the alcohol. It's a little sweet at the begining, with toasted sugar and bourbon notes, but it quickly turns to a spicy sensation that only a few other beers could match in its intensity. I don't know if I like or hate the taste, so I'll leave the taste score in the middle. The liquid is quite smooth on its own, though the spiciness won't let it be.

This really is punishment if not different from the mold. It's both a fun and horrifying experience. This could be great used in cooking, but really pushing it when it comes towards human consumption.

Serving type: on-tap

07-03-2011 17:16:23 | More by DoubleJ

ThreeWiseMen

California

4.6/5  rDev +45.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

4oz. pour from tap during Stone's Winter Storm. The following review is based on notes taken Thursday, February 10, 2011.

Served in a fluted tulip.

Appearance: A huge layer of off-white, latte-like foam sits atop a hazy, orange brown body. Head retention and lacing are both fantastic - was not expecting that from a beer aged with peppers!

Smell: Serranos all over the place. I've really got to dig to find anything else. I get a little caramel and a touch of brandy. This nose shows no semblance of Double Bastard. It's all about the serrano oils, and I'm lovin' it! I can understand why others wouldn't though.

Taste: This is the best chile beer I've ever had! Brandy and serrano chiles meld beautifully midway through each sip and roll together into the aftertaste. As with the smell, the Double Bastard aspect has gone missing, only peeking through early on in the form of aged barleywine-like sugars. Very spicy and warm, although the chile oils do a great job of masking the ABV.

Mouthfeel: Lightly carbonated, resinous, warm, and spicy. Each sip coats the mouth in a fresh layer of serrano oils, which linger deep into the aftertaste. There's a good amount of warmth and dryness, but the spiciness really distracts the palate away from it.

Drinkability: If you're coming in expecting brandy barrel-aged Double Bastard with a hint of serrano, you'll be disappointed. I had no idea the serranos would play such a huge role, but as a hot sauce junkie I couldn't help but love this one. Greg, if you're having trouble selling this stuff, shoot me a BM! This is the best chile beer I've ever had!

Serving type: on-tap

02-13-2011 19:13:12 | More by ThreeWiseMen