Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale - Stone Brewing Co.

FarmerJohnny

California

4.78/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

22oz Bomber, no freshness date

A - Pours a thick, dark brown with a lighter brown, two-finger head the lingers. Absolutely beautiful

S - Hops, hops, hops. Hops dominate the smell. Very earthy and crisp. A hint of maltiness in the background.

T - Extremely well balanced. Malty start, almost hints of cocoa in the middle, and hoppy, slightly dry finish (Stone signature).

M - Very smooth, not too thick, and clean, crisp finish. Almost perfection

O - One of my personal favorites, never gets old, and arguably one of Stone's finest. The perfect balance of malt and hops. The name says it all. Do yourself a favor and add this one to your list.

Serving type: bottle

09-10-2011 01:53:14 | More by FarmerJohnny

sjanowiak

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-23-2013 20:17:41 | More by sjanowiak

visionaries

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-23-2013 17:17:21 | More by visionaries

pisano

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-23-2013 13:43:41 | More by pisano

Black_ox

Missouri

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

05-23-2013 06:05:03 | More by Black_ox

Callmecoon

California

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-23-2013 02:21:54 | More by Callmecoon

twkirkby

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-23-2013 00:17:08 | More by twkirkby

firecrack0r

California

4.25/5  rDev 0%

05-22-2013 22:51:17 | More by firecrack0r

SpdKilz

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev 0%

05-22-2013 13:23:43 | More by SpdKilz

IPeteA91

Texas

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-22-2013 05:25:50 | More by IPeteA91

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.25/5  rDev 0%

05-22-2013 03:26:52 | More by SmellsofMahagony

dwagner003

California

4.25/5  rDev 0%

05-22-2013 03:07:28 | More by dwagner003

gamanley

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -11.8%

05-22-2013 03:02:44 | More by gamanley

Bauzen

New York

4.24/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Black body, tan head. Rings of foam get left along the glass every time you take a sip.

You wouldn't expect a beer that pours black as night to smell as hoppy as it does. Notes of coffee, chocolate, slight citrus, hops and malt. There's a lot going on.

Flavor is odd, it has the bitterness of an IPA, but shares its body with the flavor profile of a stout. Bitter finish, slightly spicy at times. Stone has an interesting way of attacking your palate with overwhelming flavors... This beer is really no different.

Can't quite understand it, but it's certainly different, and that makes it worth trying,

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 01:36:17 | More by Bauzen

PlinyBeMiney

California

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-21-2013 23:12:55 | More by PlinyBeMiney

VirginiaJeff1

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-21-2013 19:32:15 | More by VirginiaJeff1

verge

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-21-2013 18:04:32 | More by verge

jakecattleco

California

4.25/5  rDev 0%

05-21-2013 18:01:35 | More by jakecattleco

pin

Australia

3/5  rDev -29.4%

05-21-2013 00:35:42 | More by pin

Ak555667

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -11.8%

05-21-2013 00:30:43 | More by Ak555667

Ctrauty

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -11.8%

05-20-2013 01:42:18 | More by Ctrauty

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-19-2013 23:22:31 | More by drgonzo2k2

cbaker1985

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-19-2013 22:10:22 | More by cbaker1985

CASK1

Florida

4.64/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Bomber poured to a Sam Adams "perfect pint" glass.

A - nearly opaque black with a hint of ruby highlight if held up to the sunlight. Tan head with decent staying power.

S - Hops dominate with a complex blend of citrus, pine, and herbal/woody aromas. Low roast malt in the background with hints of coffee and bitter chocolate. I also get some licorice. Very inviting.

T - Hop forward, but nicely balanced. Lots of piney, woody hops that linger all the way through the finish. Bitterness comes up fast and lingers into a long finish. Roast malt supports the hops, but stays in the background. Hints of coffee and burnt toast.

M - Medium-light body and medium high carbonation combine for a highly drinkable beer. Dry finish with some dark malt astringency. Very low alcohol warmth - very well hidden.

O - I seem to have a love-hate relationship with this style, and this one is definitely on the "love" side. I love the complex, dominant hop profile, but the roast malt supports the hops just right for the style. This beer reinforces Stone as a go-to brewery for me.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 20:44:18 | More by CASK1

cp45

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -11.8%

05-19-2013 19:11:29 | More by cp45