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Stone Sublimely Self Righteous Ale

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
8593.97/5.03.96/5.08.7%97.6Snifter, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
We re brewers whose substantial mettle and idiomatic approach to brewing allows us to consistently create works of art such as this justifiably self righteous ale. Its bitterness hits our sweet spot. Its blackness lightens our hearts. Its liquid dichotomy pulls it all together in this sublimely sacrosanct ale. Yes, we damn well know our stuff here at Stone, and it would be irresponsible of us not to acknowledge how remarkable this heavenly creation of ours is. Thus the name we are compelled to give it ... Stone Sublimely Self Righteous Ale ... serves as a reminder of just how good we are, in both liquid and verbal form. We re certainly not perfect. Too often, we allow our modesty to get the best of us as we re simply not inclined towards senseless braggadocio. When youre good, youre good. And when you do something great, the least you can do is acknowledge it. Others benefit from knowing. In this case, we find that we are compelled to point out how amazing this beer is that we rightly call the Stone Sublimely Self Righteous Ale. First brewed in 2007 as Stone 11th Anniversary Ale, this beer was an instant hit. With us. Other folks with great taste loved it too, but we were focused on how much we liked it, and we felt it was truly sublime. That euphoria didnt last long though, as it was soon replaced with the grim reality that when we sold out of it there wouldnt be any more. For Us. And that was simply unacceptable. So, we are now blessing ourselves, and you the enlightened, with this beer on a full time basis.. Thusly, you may now revel in your own self righteousness as you see fit with this glorious example of ours. You are genuinely welcome, as it is our pleasure.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 madmitch76 (493), , Essex, England
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/105/515/20
Nov 14, 2009  
1st June 2008. Very dark brown beer. Hoppy like an IPA. The hops are smooth and juicy with very little bitterness. The dark malt is also smooth and provides some balance to all the hops. Creamy malt finish. Lovely.


 Fred82 (365), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/103/516/20
Nov 13, 2009  
Bottle thanks to glouglou. Pours black with a big head. Nose is nicely hoppy. Hops are citrusy and piny. Taste is hoppy with a nice roastiness. Finish is piny, woody and roasty at the end. Slightly oily and quite dry. Finish is quite bitter. Really nice beer.


 esjaygee (1519), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Nov 12, 2009  
As Stone XI Anniversary Ale. See thru mahogany with a large airy and frothy monster head that leaves wispy lacing. Aroma of heavy citrus, caramel, chocolate, grains and alcohol. Taste of citrus, molasses, toffee, caramel and a touch of pine and alcohol. Low carbonation and moderate bitterness. Perhaps a touch cloying and finishes up with an alcohol bite. Good but not outstanding.


Fevernova (42), Ohio, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/104/518/20
Nov 11, 2009  
22 oz Bottle -- Pours black with a big tan head. Lots of fruity and floral notes going on in this beer. Very interesting aromas of hops, chicory, grapes, and passion fruit. Great balance of flavors, sweet upfront, bitter and sour in the back.


 Chipper (185), Red Lion, Pennsylvania, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
Nov 10, 2009  
Dar, nearly black pour with a decent tan head. Huge hops and roasted malt aroma. The flavor is great! Hops and touch of the roasted flavor. The alcohol is well hidden and the finish is smooth and dry. Another home run by Stone.


 neepsntatties (320), Portland, Oregon, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/104/517/20
Nov 9, 2009  
22 oz. bottle. Colour... nearly black with a THICK head. Nose... very piney hops and some faint coffee. Palate... quite roasty up front then comes the hop wave! Hay, tea leaf, chickory, light bodied coffee, a little booze in the back palate and a delightfully lingery finish.


 RichardGretton (3139), Leicestershire, England
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
Nov 9, 2009  
Bottle. Black beer with a roasted and malty aroma. The flavour is rich and roasted. Overall a nice deeply roasted beer.


 MJGG (403), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/517/20
Nov 2, 2009  
Bouteille de 22 oz. Arômes très intenses de houblon résineux et pamplemousse. Robe noire, très légèrement translucide, belle mousse mocha. En bouche, le malt chocolat et légèrement grillé réussit à percer le mur de houblon résineux et aromatique. Finale moyennement amère et légèrement sucrée. L’alcool transparaît dans l’arrière-goût. Une belle création.



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