Stone 02.02.02 Vertical Epic Ale
            
              STYLE
              
            
          Belgian Strong Ale
      
            
            
              ABV
              
            7.5%
      
            
                          
                IBUs
                
            45
      
              
                                  What about Stone Vertical Epic Ale 01.01.01? Well, there are two reasons for its non-existence: (1) We didn't want to participate in the whole overhyped media nonsense of "Millennium this" and "Millennium that," and (2) we didn't think of the Stone Vertical Epic Ale idea until the fall of 2001 (which was already too late for a 01.01.01 version.) Sure, we could wait until the year 3001 to start this series, but we were afraid that with all that time between now and the next millennium, we might forget. Besides, that millennium will probably be overhyped as much as the last one.
                    Release Date
                    
                February 2, 2002
                                      
                    FEATURED HOPS
                    
      
              
  
                  
                Centennial
          Tasting Notes
Appearance
      
            Deep gold, orange-ish color, excellent clarity with some sediment towards end of bottle, thin creamy head
      
      Aroma
      
            Honey, caramel, citrus, spices, phenols, coriander, malt
      
      Taste
      
            Spicy hops, citrus, caramel, dried honey, sherry, orange, pepper
      
      Palate
      
            Smooth, low carbonation, creamy, some bitterness in finish
      
      Overall
      
            Much better than expected, complete with spicy aroma; definite signs of oxidation but held up well, still very enjoyable; oxidation comes out as it warms, but is subdued
      
      
                        Provided by 
            
                                      Mitch Steele
      
                                                      , 
            Brewmaster
      
                                                  
                      Pairing Notes
Appetizers
      
            Tzatziki, cilantro lime shrimp, ceviche
      
      Salads
      
            Roasted beets with citrus & feta, watermelon & orange, dandelion & pomegranate, pickled delicata squash
      
      Entrées
      
            Dover sole, sashimi, herbed penne with grilled vegetables, lemon chicken
      
      Desserts
      
            Lemon meringue pie, apricot crisp, strawberry tart
      
      Cheeses
      
            Brillat-Savarin, Humboldt Fog, Marin Rouge et Noir Brie
      
      Cigars
      
            Macanudo Café Portofino, Arturo Fuente Spanish Light Candela Lonsdale
      
      
                        Provided by 
            
                                      "Dr." Bill Sysak
      
                                                      , 
            Craft Beer Ambassador
      
                                                  
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