Steve Wagner
President & Brewmaster
APPEARANCE:
Very hazy, dark, amber brown with a cream/tad head. Some solids too… |
AROMA:
Malty (dark malts) with fruitiness and some hop aroma still present. |
FLAVOR:
Prominent roasty/burnt flavors from the malt but not unpleasant dryness. Some hop bitterness comes through. |
PALATE:
A little thin and lighter bodied. |
OVERALL:
Age will do it good…let it ride… |
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Lee Chase
Head Brewer
APPEARANCE:
Like a well-worn pub: dark-stained wood – clean but gets chunky as the bottle goes around the table. No bubble nucleation…weird… |
AROMA:
Toffee, toast, roasty, vanilla, with a hint of caramel --- delicious character. |
FLAVOR:
Mmm, I really dig this stuff…vanilla mocha with toffee…like an Almond Roca (love it but haven’t had it in 15 years…it’s not vegan). |
PALATE:
Low CO2 but not flat feeling – nice and drinkable. |
OVERALL:
I REALLY like it now, and I expect to REALLY like it later. |
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Greg Koch
Chairman & CEO
APPEARANCE:
Light reddish-brown. Clearer than the others got as mine was the first pour from the bottle. |
AROMA:
Roasty and toasty. |
FLAVOR:
Hoppy and some alcohol with that roasty, toasty character |
PALATE:
No comment |
OVERALL:
Frankly, still my least favorite of the Stone Anniversary Ales. My tastes don’t run towards that big, roasty character, even though I can see how it might be pleasing to others. I will probably like this better in…many…years. |
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Chris Cochran
Marketing & Promotions
APPEARANCE:
Deep brown like my eyes with an amber-red hue…like my eyes… |
AROMA:
Chocolate, toffee, caramel and burnt sugar --- liquid decadence! |
FLAVOR:
Sweet and rich, coffee with toasted malt mixed with roasted-like chocolate. |
PALATE:
Medium-body with decent CO2 and just an amazing rich aftertaste. This is one of those beers that you don’t want to eat or drink anything afterward. |
OVERALL:
Really good! Love it…age it…enjoy it… |
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John Egan
Packaging Supervisor
APPEARANCE:
Beautiful color like mahogany and looks like brandy. Head retention is not that great. |
AROMA:
Hints of chocolate, a little smoke, wood, oak, caramel, etc…This is complex and delicious, and should be enjoyed by a fire with a nice cigar. |
FLAVOR:
Amazing, like a well-crafted dessert! Wow what a beer…fantastic malt character, some coconut, and dried fruit. |
PALATE:
Smooth and warming…I want more! |
OVERALL:
Outstanding. This beer should age extremely well, and it is one of my all-time favorites! |
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Bill Sherwood
Brewing Facilities Manager
APPEARANCE:
Brilliant deep amber, low foam head, and not much lace. |
AROMA:
Toffee & spice cake with a hint of coffee. |
FLAVOR:
Toffee, currants, caramel --- burnt currants with chocolate & espresso background notes. |
PALATE:
Very pleasant, worthy of slow sipping… |
OVERALL:
This sucker should age well!! |
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