Bringing back a Notorious brew

Stone Brewing is bringing back an all-time fan-favorite, this time bigger than ever. Stone Imperial Notorious P.O.G. is brewed to an imperial 8% alcohol-by-volume (ABV) with passionfruit, orange and guava, giving it a legendary “beermosa” flavor and aroma that Stone fans just can’t get enough of.

In 2016, actor and comedian Jonah Ray joined Stone brewer Kris Ketcham for a collaboration brew at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station. Ray, a native Hawaiian, grew up on the stuff island childhoods were made of – POG Juice. So, the “P,” the “O” and the “G” were mandates for his Stone collaboration beer.

Stone Notorious P.O.G. Berliner Weisse effortlessly rides its effervescence of tart orange citrus and tropical flavors with sip-it-like-its-Sunday ease. It’s tart, refreshing, citrusy and spectacular. On the nose: tropical fruits, citrus and honey. Passionfruit and guava flavors are present beneath a bright punch of orange. It’s everything POG lore serves up, but it’s beer, so clearly, it’s better.

“We’ve been experimenting with taking up the ABV on some of our favorite beers,” explained Ketcham, Stone’s Senior Manager of Brewing & Innovation. “Stone Notorious P.O.G. stood out because not only does the imperial version taste amazing, you can’t even tell the ABV is higher. We knew our fans would welcome this upgrade to one of their favorites.”

Stone Imperial Notorious P.O.G. is the latest in Stone’s lineup of Fan Favorite Re-Brews, beers voted in by fans for nationwide limited release. It can be found in six-packs of 12-ounce cans, 22-ounce bottles (Southern California only) and on draft. Find it using Stone’s Beer Finder or order the beer online in select states.