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Stone 07.07.07 Vertical Epic Ale (Red Wine Barrel Aged)

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Percentile
94
overall

bottling
unknown

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
793.74/5.03.67/5.0Special8.4%86.1Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Stone 070707 Vertical Epic Ale aged for a total of eight months in French and American Oak Red Wine Barrels. This barrel aging has added a whole new level of complexity and smoothness to the beer, and helps demonstrate the aging capability of the beer.
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kostkaFeX (2), , California, USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Stone 07.07.07 Vertical Epic Ale (Red Wine Barrel Aged) does not count
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Aug 11, 2008  
absolutely amazing. like nothing else I have ever tasted. It comes at you smooth, almost like a cider, then finished with a kiss of red wine, drops sliding down your throat. A must-try.


slowrunner77 (58), reno, USA
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/105/520/20
Feb 27, 2009  
"WOW!!! This was arguably best in show at the 2009 Stone Winter Storm. One of the most delicious and complex beers I’ve ever had. Great mix of oak, sweet, yeast, and hops in the nose and flavor. Perfect body, and a lingering finish...and it ran out fast!"


 badlizard (2345), Berkeley, California, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/105/519/20
Jan 22, 2008    Updated: Jun 14, 2008
Tasted at brewery. Clear golden copper with a creamy white head. Creamy palate. Grapefruit, ginger, vanilla, red wine and oak aroma. Sweet caramel, vanilla, sweet spice and fruit, some wine character and a warm alcoholic finish.


 chrisafari (100), Orange, California, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/510/105/518/20
May 20, 2008  
Growler Fill @ Stone. Pours a deep amber, orange, red with a small thin white head. Sweet aroma of orange and lime with a slight spice. Taste begins sweet and citrusy but quickly the alcohol, complexity and spicy notes come in. Super smooth on the palate, goes down nicely. Very complex, but very good.


 JorisPPattyn (5171), Antwerpen, Belgium
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/58/105/517/20
Apr 22, 2008  
Draught Reddish colour, no head. This is mind-blowing! Red fruit, red wine, berries and fruitjuices, super beer, complexely layered as an onion. Tart taste, fruit with oranges, strawberries, light-red eating grapes, cranberries, and very discreet hops and vanilla. Light to medium bodied (!) impression, acidburn. This is absolutely stunning - wow! - especially the nose.


 ajm (926), Los Angeles, California, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/516/20
Mar 14, 2008  
It’s real boss. The aroma and flavor are the highlights. Already a wine-y brew, the red wine aromasd and textures from the barrel only enhance. Would very much like to have again.


 daknole (2940), Plantation, Florida, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Aug 1, 2009  
JW77 with a major hook up here. Wow. Pours a nice amber color. Aroma is amazing. Red wine notes, caramel, spices, yeast, and woody notes. Flavor is WAY better than the regular 07VE. Red wine tartness, dry yestiness, caramel, oak, and a beautiful fruitness. Nice!!


 Snojerk321 (1962), San Diego, California, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/517/20
Jan 28, 2008  
On tap @ Stone’s Winter Storm 2008. Color was a musty mahogany and mostly clear. Head was small and off white, light lacing. Aromas of red vino, vinegar, and still a little yeasty. Very wine like on the flavor, the finish brought it all home for me. Acidic and bold, just how I like my wine.



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