Stone 05.05.05 Vertical Epic Ale

Stone 05.05.05 Vertical Epic Ale

Style
Belgian Strong Ale
ABV
8.5%
IBUs
45

This time around, we used no spices in the brewing of this beer. If you've tasted the beer before reading this, that may surprise you. The special Belgian yeast we used adds a distinctively spicy aroma and flavor. Roastiness, clove, hops, fruitiness, and other great and funky phenols abound in the nose. What's in the flavor? You certainly get some dark roasted malts and alcohol overtones. What else? Hints of earthiness, chocolate/cocoa, hop spiciness, maybe even anise, and... The incredible variety of complexities from the classic brewing ingredients of barley malt, hops, yeast and water, when applied with an artistic brewer's talent never ceases to amaze.

Stone 05.05.05 Vertical Epic Ale Homebrew Recipe

About This Beer

Release Date
May 5, 2005
Featured Hops
Amarillo

Tasting Notes

Provided by
Mitch Steele
,
Brewmaster
Appearance
Deep amber to reddish brown, clear
Aroma
Chocolate, dark toffee, banana esters, candy, bread
Taste
Chocolate toffee, some dried fruit, anise, chocolate roastiness, dark wheat, fig, raisin, coffee, sherry, leather
Palate
Medium body, finished clean and dry, good carbonation, creamy, crisp, big flavor
Overall
Very nice, delicious.

Pairing Notes

Provided by
"Dr." Bill Sysak
,
Craft Beer Ambassador
Appetizers
Buffalo sliders, hoisin/ginger beef skewers, spinach-stuffed portobellos, bacon
Soups
Beef and barley, goulash, cream of mushroom
Entrées
Prime rib, tri-tip, lamb shoulder, pork mole
Desserts
Fig Newtons, milk chocolate, toffee pudding, pecan pie
Cheeses
Morbier, Mizithra, Stilton, Winchester Gouda
Cigars
Casa Magna Colorado Diadema, Camacho Corojo Figurado, Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series