Stone Levitation Ale

Thanks to Homerwantsbeer for sharing a bottle. This beer pours a deep amber color with a medium foamy off-white head that recedes rather quickly. Small patches of lacing. Piney hops along with caramel and malt in the nose. Medium-bodied with hops, toasted malt and grapefruit flavors. The finish is balanced between citrusy hops and sweet malt, leaving a roasted malt aftertaste. Interesting take on an Amber Ale, leave it to Stone to put a spin on it like this. Overall it’s not necessarily something I would try again but it’s a decent session beer.

On tap @ Stone. Nice malty nose, roasty. Not much aroma or taste. Rather pedestrian

12 oz. bottle. Dark pour, limited aroma. A refreshing swallow, but the flavor could offer more than just hints. A good casual drink.

On tap at Stone brewery, while sitting next to Greg Horton’s daughter (old president of QUAFF). One of the kings of session ales. Small head of small-to-microbubbles. Dark amber color. Medium hoppy aroma. Mild bitterness. Some grapefruit hops. Carbonation a little strong for a beer on tap.

It’s not that it’s bad! It’s just fine. It’s a great lighter version of the pales and I. pales that Stone is known for. Though it isn’t super-mouth-catching, it is there when you need it.

9-13-07 bottle. Rich amber color with great lacing. Ideal hops aroma. Great on palate. Bitterness is great too. Slightly drying finish - but enjoyable. Well balanced - would have again.

I honestly am not very big on the Amber ales but this was a very pleasant surprise. Stone of course has to kick it up a notch and add the hoppsiness that is so great. I could definately find myself drinking this again.

12oz bottle. thanks to WeeHeavySD. pours clear amber with off white head. nose is toasted biscuit and cookie w/ subtle citrusy hop notes. flavor is toasted biscuits, cookie finish with floral and citrus hop flavor. the hop flavor is lacking a bit. nice body and carbonation for the style. a solid session beer.