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Stone 07.07.07 Vertical Epic Ale

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Stone 07.07.07 Vertical Epic Ale

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A Belgian Strong Ale formerly brewed by
Stone Brewing Co.

Escondido, California USA

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5353.55/5.03.55/5.0Special8.4%69.3 Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
In this year's edition we took our inspiration from two Belgian styles: Saisons and Golden Triples. As such, the Stone 07.07.07 Vertical Epic has a deep, deep golden hue and the flavor is spicy, fruity, complex and refreshing. We used four different malts, and a subtle, yet distinct, blend of Glacier and Crystal hops to get just the right balance. Then, for the complexity, we added in some exotic spices --- including ginger, cardamom, grapefruit peel, lemon peel and orange peel (the latter three acknowledging our Southern California home) --- and a special Belgian yeast strain. All in all this is yet another case of us drawing from classic Belgian influences and cavalierly making it our own...San Diego style!

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jclu37 (4), USA
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4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/105/520/20
Jun 23, 2008  
Amazing beer. We got it as a wedding present, because it was brewed on the day that my wife and I got married. Great taste, great aftertaste. All around amazing.


Orion1800 (40), Piedmont, California, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/510/104/519/20
Sep 11, 2007  
This big belgian style beer is fantastic. It reminds me a little of a wit beer, but also of a bock. I feel like they captured the essence of the syle without mimicking any one variety. A beautiful beer. Truly epic


 bbp182 (245), Levittown, Pennsylvania, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/104/519/20
Aug 2, 2007  
It has an amber color with a nice head. Goes away quickly. You can smell the alcohol along with ginger. Almost smells like a ginger ale soda. Oh...my...god... this has so much flavor! My mouth can’t even begin to describe. Ginger is the most present, then the alcohol comes in to play. Fruity/Grapefruit aftertaste. I’m def. going to age one. Hopefully I can last 5 years...


 dwyerpg (2042), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/510/104/519/20
Jul 8, 2007  
Well, I like this. Has the faint subtle spice aromas of saison with a little creaminiess in the head. The flavor is spicy and smooth, with a full finish, but never letting the alcohol dominate. One of the best of the series so far. Great.


 obxdude10 (1387), Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/518/20
Jul 23, 2007  
Pours a dark golden color, very minimal off-white head, not much lacing, nose full of sweet notes including grapefruit, light hops, sugar & spices, medium-full body, very sweet & complex flavors, very drinkable & smooth, flavors of ginger, grapefruit, yeast, light hops & cinamon, very sweet finish, excellently balanced, spicy finish, fantastic beer




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