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Stone Sublimely Self Righteous Ale

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common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
8713.97/5.03.96/5.08.7%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?  
 sebletitje (1925), Tampa, Florida, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Nov 26, 2008  
Tap @ OTH, Stone FL kick off party. Pours dark amber, beige head. An amazing beer, regardless of its category. Had the good combination of the slight IPA touch with the notes of dark malt aromas. Taste keeps a nice roasted tone and the hops presence is subtle.


 SSSteve (2071), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Nov 20, 2008  
a dark but not black beer under a huge foamy tan head. hoppy aroma. flavors are hoppy and roasty. an ASA with dark malt. good.


 jeremytoni (1108), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/103/516/20
Nov 20, 2008  
From the tap poured balck with a small head. Nice mix of malty hoppy, with a lasting finish.


 Shag (1923), Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Nov 18, 2008  
This poured a dark brown to black color with a tan head. The aroma contains quite a bit of chocolate with some coffee, citrus and pine. Interesting so far. This is like frosted mini wheats in the fact on one side I got something totally different than the other. On one end I get a lot of roasted coffee flavors, chocolate, and licorice. On the other side Im getting quite a bit of bitterness with some lemons, grapefruit, and pine. This one is rather bitter from the roastiness as well as the citrus. Overall this was a very good beer. Thanks Springslicker!


 JJClark (545), Roscoe, Illinois, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/515/20
Oct 26, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a dark brown color with a tan head. Aroma of roasted malt, excessive hops, and grapefruit. Taste is the same. Has a very bitter dry finish.


 jeffwilliams11 (310), hooterville, Michigan, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/516/20
Oct 20, 2008  
looks like a porter...kinda smells like a porter...tastes like a chocolate laced ipa. amazing, smooth, bitter, floral, but at the same time roasty and chocolatey..


 danielcurtis81 (905), San Diego, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Oct 15, 2008    Updated: Jan 25, 2009
Getting notebook online. 11th Anniversary, Bottle. (Re-sampled 11//30/08 on draft at the Stone Bistro) Pours a red hued black. Lots of malt on the nose some pine too. Taste starts sweet and turns to a nice bitter. Great roast flavors, hop flavors too! Very strong alcohol. Real good beer! Sampled Stone Sublimely Self Righteous Ale at Stone Winter Storm (01/25/09). Pours a nice black hue. Loads of hops on the nose. Flavors follow that hop nose. Adds nice pineapple and sweet fruit flavors too. Long dry finish with lots of bitters. Fresh is key on this tasty treat!


 dunkpigen (328), Kolding, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/516/20
Oct 12, 2008  
Pours bladk with red edges and a beige head. Aroma and flavour is both fruity and hoppy - quite nice.



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