Pours a deep, murky amber into the glass, with a very nice, thick, pocked eggshell head that leaves chunky lace. The first hint of the bouquet gives off some sourdough, which develops further into floral earthy hops, honey and citrus. The flavors, well bittered, contain definitive oak, some controlled caramel malt and biscuit notes, but is defined by a (Cascade?) hop bitterness. ABV doesn’t necessarily show, per se, but does integrate well in the lingering finish. Nicely integrated, and decently complex, this is a very good brew that satiates the palate and provides a bold, peppery hop bite. Straightforward and nice.

Appearance is a nice reddish brown color, tan head, a little hazy. Very enticing. The aroma is citrus hops, and sweet caramel malts. Also very enticing. Subtle but unmistakable trace of the oak in there as well. The flavor is a nice caramel and toffee malt flavor, balanced by subtle citrus hops. Again, the oak is subtle, but it’s there. The palate is a nice balance of caramel malts, ending with a slight hop burn. Excellent example of the style. I wish I had rated this with the unoaked version at the same time to see the difference.

Hops and malt and tons of flavor. Nice mouthfeel. Awesome aftertaste good brew. Not my fav but a great choice any time

12 oz. bottle, courtesy of Beerlando. Pours a dark, leathery color. Medium sized, light tan head. Tons of lacing. Aroma of citrus hops and sweet malts. Flavor is a wonderful balance of the oaky notes and the chewy hops. Also lurking are some dark fruits and hints of toffee as well. Finish is of spicy hops. Very glad we are now able to get Stone here in Georgia. This is one great beer.

Has a fresh hop aroma with citrus notes & a hint of butterscotch. Pours with a clear dark brown/reddish color & a respectable light brown head. Mild oak notes over a complex hop flavor. Fairly pronounced hop aftertaste.