This deep amber ale has rich & roasty malt flavors, a big hoppy character, citrus overtones (courtesy of the hops and our special brewers yeast) and modest alcohol.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by popery from San Franciso, CA, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (3/13/2010 4:39:33 AM)
"Hoppy and easy to drink but the sum of flavors doesn’t work for me. I like that Stone is selling a low abv beer, and they’re doing a pretty good job at packing a big flavor into a little beer. However, something about the combination of citric hops and spicy caramel malt doesn’t really work for me. The beer pours a medium mahogany with a nice head that laces the glass well. The aroma is heavy on American hops with a good grapefruit flavor. There’s also a very nice, light caramel malt note. I love good session beers, but this one doesn’t quite come together. The flavors just seem at odds with each other on the palate. Carbonation is good, and the beer is otherwise well-crafted. It really comes down to some kind of ethereal, entirely subjective reaction. I think that I’m mostly reacting to the malt choices, but it could be anything. So, I’d recommend this beer, but I’m also not going to go out and buy it for myself. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
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Sampled: Bottle, Forced Draught
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by thomassova4 from MD, USA who has tried this beer once. (2/23/2010 8:42:20 AM)
"This beer was another great offering by Stone. I think the thing about this beer that I liked was the big flavor without the big alcohol. This beer is worth trying; however, I would try and get it in a single if you can - a 6 pack is around $18.00 where I live."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2.99 Unit Cost: $3.99 per Pint
[3] Review by Cybercat from Atlanta, GA, USA who has tried this beer once. (2/16/2010 8:49:27 PM)
"Pours a nice clear mahogany with a fairly thick creamy off-white head. Aroma is strongly hoppy with cinnamon and woody undertones. Flavor is more hoppy than malty, only slightly bitter and with a warm woody/spicy undertone. Texture is smooth and edgy, fairly tingly, leaving a hoppy but not bitter finish. Another winner from Stone!"
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.99 Unit Cost: $2.65 per Pint
[4] Review by slayer02348 from East Lansing, MI, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/2/2009 12:02:13 AM)
"Dark, hazy brown with a smaller head. Stronger, maltier taste than most stone brews. Also, has a much lighter mouthfeel. Goes down very easy. I definitely recommend this."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[5] Review by changeup45 from Orlando, Florida, USA who has tried this beer once. (6/2/2009 9:05:54 PM)
"Just recently found this one on the shelves here in Florida. Pours a deep amber color with a thin to medium sized off-white head. Nice lacing. Fruity and malty aroma with a little bit of zest to it. Flavors are sweet and roasty with caramel, some floral notes, and a spicy hop finish. Didn't blow me away but it's not supposed to. A real nice session beer and a lot of flavor for such a low abv brew. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.99 Unit Cost: $2.65 per Pint
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