TB
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QUICK STATS IBUs: 50
Alc/Vol. 7.8%
Starting Gravity 19 plato
Available in:
22oz Bottles & Limited Draft
Bottle Release Date:
Aug. 29th, 2005
Draft Release Date:
Sep 10th at the Stone 9th Anniversary Celebration, distribution Sep. 12th
APPEARANCE:
The Stone 9th Anniversary Ale is not necessarily an easy summer drinking beer: its light straw color and mouth watering hop aroma may lead you to think it’s the perfect way to beat the heat. But most wheat beers don’t weigh in at 7.8% ABV.
AROMA:
Very hoppy, floral, and fruity, with touches of bubblegum, pear, and fruit cocktail. The wheat gives a little tartness reminiscent of sour apple candy. This beer is dry hopped with equal parts Amarillo and Crystal hops, which gives it such a great hoppy aroma.
FLAVOR:
A big hoppy/pear/floral sensation upfront, with a clean spiciness like a touch of pepper that gives way to some tart, earthy flavors from the wheat. Bitterness is high, but balanced, and vanishes fairly quickly.
PALATE:
Full bodied with heavy coating mouthfeel. Carbonation is good.
OVERALL:
Lively carbonation and medium body make this beer feel refreshing. Hops lightly attack the tongue, yet the finish is very soft and clean.
Got to try this in draft & Cask type. The hoppiness of it is stronger than the normal IPA. Enjoyed the Stone Anniverary party & ale very much, rate 8 out of 10!
TBird.
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