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Stone 06.06.06 Vertical Epic Ale

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Stone 06.06.06 Vertical Epic Ale

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An Abbey Dubbel formerly brewed by
Stone Brewing Co.

Escondido, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

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4263.76/5.03.76/5.0Special8.66%94.5 Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
APPEARANCE: Dark brown to black with a tan head. AROMA: Fruity, phenolic yeast notes with dark malt roastiness. FLAVOR: Clove, smooth roasted malt, mild spiciness, and some hop bitterness. A dry finish with apparent alcohol. PALATE: Medium to full-bodied, good carbonation…no astringency. OVERALL: Very full and complex…not sure how it will develop.

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 PorterPounder (2812), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20

Aug 4, 2006  
Las Vegas, Nv. - Lee’s Discount Liquors, 22 oz bomber. Very dark ruby red to black pour with a frothy mocha colored head. Fresh, srong aroma of carbona cleanser, licorice and bubblegum. Flavor has some candied sugar notes, bubblegum, cloves. Improves as it warms and develops some caramelized smoky flavors. Reminds me somewhat of Ouzo. Mouthfeel is very clean and textured well. Goes down very smoothly.

dogfish120love (45), west hartford, Connecticut, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Aug 21, 2008  
tasted fruity yet slightly funky. I definitly tasted the clove and spiciness noted in the beers description. Not a ersonal favorite.


 skoisirius (474), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/516/20
Aug 19, 2008  
Tasted around its release date and around the release of 777. The 666 is a great brew. Pours like a dubbel would be all silky and mildy dark. Deep fruity esthers waft off the beer in the malty plum and raisin context. Very smooth and sublte blend of slight roast, nuts, and lots of sweet dark fruits take over the palate with each sip. Definitely has a small lingering chocolate sense. Mild finish. Been hearing this one has been tasting good...glad I saved a few!


 BMan1113VR (782), Los Angeles (and Dallas, TX), California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/515/20
Aug 13, 2008  
On tap. Pours a dark brown with a large, off-white head. Great lacing. Aroma of coriander, dark malts, caramel and a bit of candi sugar. Taste is malty, coriander, some oxidation, hint of bananas, and some alcohol. Light bubbles and creamy.


 AgentSteve (747), Livermore, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/517/20
Aug 8, 2008  
Thin, dark brown pour wth decent tan colored head. Nose is arab and anis with a hint of licorice. The flavor is the same with a dry hoppy mid to finish.


 yespr (6259), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Aug 7, 2008  
From tap at Stone Bistro. Pours dark brown with an orange glare and a small lacing tan head. Spiced and slight roasted malt aroma. Fruity and mailty flavour - goes into a smooth chocolate flavour. Remains smooth and is joined by a mild spice note into the finish. Lovely.




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