Draft at Blind Tiger.
The 2011 beer in the series (they missed 01.01.01, so started on 02.02.02). The idea is that they will release a final beer on 12.12.12, and then you can have an epic vertical tasting. http://www.stonebrew.com/epic/
This one's a Belgian Strong Dark and 9.4%. It came in a 12oz glass and nearly made me fall off my stool.
Deep amber-brown with a tight white head. Spice, hints of banana and toffee on the nose. Some citrus and mint. Caramel-toffee malf flavours, with moderate minty, citrus hop flavour. Slight hint of chilli/pepper. Medium body, high carbonation. Dry finish with lingering spiciness and toffee notes.
Overall, an interesting beer. Very hoppy for a Belgian Dark, but the spice, phenols and hops play well together. I'm going to buy a bottle to age till next year, and see how it ages. I suspect that in 12 months is will be more rounded.
Stone Vertical Epic 11.11.11
Stone Vertical Epic 11.11.11
Ali
BJCP National Judge
BJCP Assistant Regional Director (North-East/Europe)
American Homebrewers' Association International Subcommittee
Organizer, National Homebrew Competition
CBA UK Competition and Training Coordinator
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BJCP National Judge
BJCP Assistant Regional Director (North-East/Europe)
American Homebrewers' Association International Subcommittee
Organizer, National Homebrew Competition
CBA UK Competition and Training Coordinator
http://serenbrewing.com
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Re: Stone Vertical Epic 11.11.11
was there a 6/6/6?
Re: Stone Vertical Epic 11.11.11
YupTrunky wrote:was there a 6/6/6?
Here's detail on all of them, along with homebrew scale recipes. http://www.stonebrew.com/epic/index.php.htm
Ali
BJCP National Judge
BJCP Assistant Regional Director (North-East/Europe)
American Homebrewers' Association International Subcommittee
Organizer, National Homebrew Competition
CBA UK Competition and Training Coordinator
http://serenbrewing.com
BJCP National Judge
BJCP Assistant Regional Director (North-East/Europe)
American Homebrewers' Association International Subcommittee
Organizer, National Homebrew Competition
CBA UK Competition and Training Coordinator
http://serenbrewing.com