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Stone & Wood Stone Beer 2014

Stone & Wood Brewing Co (Fermentum - Lion Co. - Kirin Holdings)
Byron Bay , New South Wales
Beer style: Altbier / Sticke Alt
Ref: ratebeer.com May2024

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As a tribute to the brewers of the Middle Ages, each year we brew this beer by adding wood fired stones to the kettle to rouse the boil and intensify the malt characters of the brew. Long before the wizardry of steam was invented, brewers used stone and wood to brew their daily beer. Apart from the obvious heating effects, the stone caramelises the brew to create rich toffee like flavours. This year’s Stone Beer is darker than previous years with dark chocolate and coffee characters upfront, followed by caramelised malt sweetness, balanced by a spicy kick of hops. Brewed with chocolate wheat, golden malted oats and the addition of Aussie hops Helga and Sylva, this big bold ale has a rich full palate and a smooth finish.