Lukcy Basartd Ale - Stone Brewing Co.

almychristopher

New York

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

this beer pours a nice translucent reddish brown with the off white head fading slowly to a layer of patchy lace. the aroma brings a very nice sweet roasted malt palate with the citrus hops coming through nicely. the taste follows with caramel malt coming through strongly, the citrus hops finishing up with a nice amount of grapefruit bitterness. the full body and bit of alcohol warmth make this a really good strong ale.

Serving type: bottle

08-19-2011 01:39:41 | More by almychristopher

JonRogers

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-18-2013 03:11:16 | More by JonRogers

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-17-2013 15:00:36 | More by twenty5

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-14-2013 21:53:27 | More by InspectorBob

Absolut

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-14-2013 17:49:16 | More by Absolut

baybassboy

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-14-2013 05:20:24 | More by baybassboy

csfcmitchell

Texas

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-13-2013 15:50:16 | More by csfcmitchell

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-13-2013 14:48:27 | More by mikeincharleston

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -22.2%

05-12-2013 17:09:58 | More by mikeburd1128

ToddHolder

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

05-11-2013 01:07:45 | More by ToddHolder

ajtorres311

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -22.2%

05-10-2013 16:55:35 | More by ajtorres311

cadaugherty

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -16.3%

05-07-2013 22:53:59 | More by cadaugherty

dalepryor

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-07-2013 21:24:24 | More by dalepryor

DTown

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-05-2013 20:45:58 | More by DTown

gpogo

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A- Red amber that seemed to start hazy and clear up by the time I got to the bottom.

A- Pleasant sweetness with some alcohol standing right behind it. Light oakiness, caramel. Light hops, I aged this a bit.

T- Sweet with a complex bitter oak alcohol hit. Vanilla started coming through as the beer warmed.

M- Lighter side of heavy with moderate light carbonation. Seems very smooth and easy drinking, but at the same time quite thick.

D- This is a delicious beer and I had no idea what to expect. Not exactly sessionable, but a great beer to spend an evening on.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 06:52:29 | More by gpogo

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -4.3%

04-29-2013 01:26:48 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

FLBeerGuy

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

04-28-2013 00:16:32 | More by FLBeerGuy

Devilman

Illinois

5/5  rDev +19.6%

04-27-2013 22:52:31 | More by Devilman

ToddT

Pennsylvania

4.34/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

L- Clear medium amber with a medium sized off white head, the head fades slowly to a ring and leaves a bit of spotty lace on the glass.

S- A wash of hops notes, floral/grassy/pine, and a backbone of caramel malt. There is a hint of vanilla in the background along with a bit of oak.

T- Hoppy right away, tempered with some caramel malt and a woody oak quality. Complex and flavorful taste, with a dry finish and a final hop note to close things out.

M- A bit less than medium, and the same in carbonation. The finish is mostly clean with just a little bit of hop oil left on the palate.

O- A truly great beer, the idea of blending the bastard beers together to create something completely new is an outstanding thought. Be cautious though the 8.5% ABV with show you what a bastard it can be the next day.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 02:21:59 | More by ToddT

Kenai4

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

04-26-2013 01:44:24 | More by Kenai4

Nachos4two

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

04-25-2013 23:33:32 | More by Nachos4two

RickDeLucio

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.3%

04-21-2013 19:44:59 | More by RickDeLucio

rkf1976

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

04-21-2013 19:02:58 | More by rkf1976

BeerSnobery

Ohio

4/5  rDev -4.3%

04-20-2013 21:52:26 | More by BeerSnobery

buschbeer

Ohio

4.1/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

1 pint 6 ounce bottle
Served in a snifter

A - It is a deep copper color with some amber highlights. It is topped with a couple inches of tan head.

S - I notice some sweet caramel, toast, and some dark fruit. It is very reminiscent of a barleywine.

T - The taste has a lot more bitterness with some grapefruit being present. I am hard pressed to find the sweetness that the nose suggested.

M - Medium to full with moderate carbonation

O - This beer reminds me of a barleywine. I was surprised by the sweet smell, but the taste was more what I expected from Stone. I wish I would have had it fresh but still good.

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2013 20:50:41 | More by buschbeer