 SorenE (118), , New Zealand
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 4, 2009
pretty good but not nearly as arrogant today as when first released I think. sweet, malty, bready, stonefruity, moderate bitterness and hop caracter.
tpd975 (201), Riverview, Florida, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 1/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 10, 2009 This is one of my absolute favorite beers. I first drank it in a fisherman’s bar in Alaska. There is no doubt about it.... this was my gateway beer, it sent me in search of other true "craft" brews.
A: A nice mahogany red in color. Big thick 3 finger head at the initial pour. There is nice lacing left behind as I pounded this one.
S: Very nice and hoppy. There is definite pine and citrus with hints of caramel and molasses.
T: This is where this beer shines. At first swallow I taste the pine, very resiny. Then the hops come on the scene. It finishes very malty bready almost with the taste of hops still lingering. Perfectly Balanced.
M: Medium bodied and ever so smooth and creamy.
mastabass666 (32), California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 7, 2009 deep reddish brown pour. aroma is roasted malts, hops and slight celery undertone. tastes like a massive malt hop pile drive. and celery salt. in a good way. aggressive and unrelenting.
mjz (2), USA
does not count  | 4.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Dec 7, 2009 Amazing beer. SImply the best thing I’ve had from Stone. It’s like an IPA on steroids. I highly recommend it for anyone who likes this style of beer.
ttutony (60), Texas, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 6, 2009 Slightly reddish brown color in the glass. Aromas smell faintly of citrus fruit. This is a pretty hoppy beer on the palate, I agree with the bottle description of "aggressive hops". Definitely a well-made brew though.
taphandle (14), Texas, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 5, 2009 Enough malt flavor to carry the bitterness. Held head throughout glass. Carbonation was fizzy and the hops flavor and bitterness had a long finish.
Bricks (35), USA
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
Nov 27, 2009 Not one of my favorites as I’m not drawn in by the overly hoppy. Surprised its a 99. Solid ale though.
Headbanger (1591), Aurora, Illinois, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 26, 2009 22oz bottle 11/26/09-Pours an orangish amber with a small covering for a head. Aroma of alcohol, plums, malt, caramel, and slight hops. Taste of the same with more hops and sweetness coming through in the taste. This full bodied brew is very smooth and balanced. Nice job.
DeadGirl (242), West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 24, 2009 On draught at Plan B (Simsbury, CT): Pours reddish brown into a chalice. Head recedes into a halo with brilliant lacing. Nose is of malts, creamy/thickness, hops, and citrusy. Tastes of rich caramel, vanilla, ripe plum, toast, and sweet malts. Full-bodied yet smooth all around. Alcohol is hidden extremely well amist it’s multidimensional characteristics. Drinkability: Pleasurable. Rebuy: Definitely. #217 on 24112009, DG.
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