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Stone 09.09.09 Vertical Epic Ale 3.72 413

Stone 09.09.09 Vertical Epic Ale

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bottled
common

on tap
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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
4133.73/5.03.72/5.0Special8.5%89.4Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
This is quite a complex and layered beer. Bold and smooth chocolate malt flavors combine with a Belgian yeast lending tropical fruit/banana flavors and hints of spiciness, all complemented by citrus notes from an addition of tangerine peel. Rich vanilla beans add a nice counter to the chocolate malt - actually enhancing the chocolatiness. The finish is smooth, with additional traces of vanilla and toasted characters from French Oak. The goal for this edition of the Stone Vertical Epic Ale series is to be reminiscent of artisanal chocolates accentuated with orange.
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 smcolw (389), Wayland, Massachusetts, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20

Oct 31, 2009  
Good tight, beige head and excellent ring lace. Nearly black color where no light can shine through. Dark malt aromas with a light yeast smells in the background. Light yeast. Very strong alcohol warmth on the initial sip. Relatively thin body with a low level of carbonation. Burnt coffee flavor with a hop kick which shows up nicely in the swallow and aftertaste. Lots of yeast bite as well.

 madsberg (5153), Søborg, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Jan 4, 2010  
Bottled. Very dark brown coloured with a light red gleam. Brown head. Aroma of cocoa, spice, light herbs, light chocolate. Flavour of chocolate, spice, medicin and cocoa. Medium to full bodied. Dry cocoa end.


 Ljunkan (402), Karlstad, Sweden
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jan 4, 2010  
Bottle. Near black color, brown head. Aroma of vanilla, chocolate, coffee and some hints of yeast. Notes of toffee also. Flavour is really malty, with cocoa, coffee, toffee and vanilla. Rather sweet, but still balanced. Velvety smooth mouthfeel. Fullbodied. Carbonation is soft and nice. A very nice and tasty beer.


 Boutip (2408), Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Jan 3, 2010  
Bottle: Poured a deep black color ale with a large light brown foamy head with good retention and some pretty good lacing. Aroma of chocolate malt with some notes of roasted malt though bitterness is pretty tame. Taste is quite enjoyable with lots of black chocolate notes with a nice touch of roasted malt - not sure I could taste the vanilla or orange notes. Body is about average with great carbonation and no apparent alcohol. Well done though a bit shy of character and I still have to wonder how this is going to improve with time.


 KimJohansen (7308), Copenhagen V, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jan 3, 2010  
Near black with a medium deep beige head. Sweet flavour with hard roasted malt, chocolate and caramel notes. Sweet flavour with roasted malt, chocolate and caramel notes. Finished dry and bitter.


 Papsoe (15178), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jan 3, 2010  
Bottle 65 cl. Pours an opaque, pitch black with a rich, beige head. Sweet vanilla aroma with a little yeast. Solid body, some hard roasted malts and a whiff of yeast - not very Belgian at all. Hard roasted malt and a little vanilla. Dry, malt biter finish. 030110


 Grovlam (3881), Copenhagen, Denmark
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/516/20
Jan 3, 2010  
Bottle. Small brown thick head that mostly diminished. Spare display of lacework. Black color. Aroma of fruit, mild toasted malt, mild spice. Over the palate came almost roasted malt, liquorish, yeast. Medium to almost full bodied with an average carbonation and light alcoholic texture. Moderated sweet flavor with some counter bitterness. Lingering malty and light fruity finish.


 GJF (522), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/517/20
Jan 1, 2010  
Very unique brew. Pours opaque black, brownish head. The flavors are multilayered with dark fruits, orange, espresso, cocoa, roasted malt. The finish is very dry, almost a chalky cocoa flavor with a long lingering roasted flavor. I wish I had bought more.


 JAF737300 (805), Tampa, Florida, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Jan 1, 2010  
This beer has it all. Pours dark brown like a porter/stoudt. Some citrus notes on the nose with a deeper lush malt base during the mid palate. deep mouthfeel shows notes of chocolate and espresso with some light hints of brunt orange. The finish is long and shows the notes of the hops.



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