Bear Republic / Fat Head's / Stone TBA - Stone Brewing Co.

lazjuarez

Florida

3.63/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into an Odell Pint glass.

A: Pours an amber, murky brown in color with about 2 fingers worth of khaki colored billowy head. Head is pretty amazing, it has reduced to about a finger worth, but still fluffy and airy, leaving some spotted lacing behind. A bit of haziness, but carbonation is evident, coming off the bottom and sides of the glass.

S: Nose is of ripe juicy grapefruits, some citrus, then come in the malts. Some toffee, roasted malts, some sweet notes similar to molasses, and a faint note of cocoa. Hardly smelling like a brown ale, but interesting nonetheless.

T: Wow! Big hoppy presence, a bit astringent, then settles down as the malts start taking over. Front of the tongue is a big hoppy punch, then a very light nuttiness ensues as the malts start to balance out the bitterness. Finishes dry and clean....does that make sense?

M: Medium mouth feel; Nice biscuity mouth feel, light carbonation, and astringent. Leaving the palate satisfied, but ready and refreshed for more. Very interesting take on a brown ale

Serving type: bottle

07-07-2012 04:27:59 | More by lazjuarez

BeastLU

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-18-2013 13:37:25 | More by BeastLU

rhoadsrage

Illinois

4.13/5  rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

(Served in a tulip)
A- This beer pours a hazy dense garnet body with a thick tan head and a strong carbonation supporting the head for most of the beer.

S- The perfume of hops is like sticking your head in a bag of cascade hops and it is heard to stop sniffing this beer and start drinking it.

T- The green herbal and floral hops are very bright with a pungent dark green hop taste that lingers a bit after each sip. There is a mellow roasted malt hint underneath the hops.

M- The medium mouthfeel has a gentle fizz that gives a bit of a creamy texture and no alcohol heat noticed.

O- The big fresh hop aroma is amazing but it doesn’t transfer fully to the taste. The taste has some mysterious dark malt character that supports the hops and adds some nice depth.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 19:48:41 | More by rhoadsrage

csfcmitchell

Texas

4/5  rDev +5.5%

05-13-2013 15:48:00 | More by csfcmitchell

barflybastard

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -20.8%

05-12-2013 23:37:10 | More by barflybastard

mverity

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-12-2013 05:39:45 | More by mverity

cadaugherty

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

05-07-2013 22:50:59 | More by cadaugherty

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -34%

05-07-2013 13:36:29 | More by tommyguz

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

04-29-2013 01:24:15 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

TonyT013

Texas

4/5  rDev +5.5%

04-23-2013 03:25:46 | More by TonyT013

bmurray10

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

04-22-2013 02:13:11 | More by bmurray10

KiMiRaiK

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

04-21-2013 21:52:00 | More by KiMiRaiK

Bnoise11

California

4/5  rDev +5.5%

04-20-2013 13:28:40 | More by Bnoise11

AlphaKingKegger

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

04-16-2013 03:43:22 | More by AlphaKingKegger

Skott1123

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

04-14-2013 04:53:27 | More by Skott1123

Lawl3ss

Texas

2.99/5  rDev -21.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.75

Lightly chilled 12 oz. bottle into a stemmed tulip.

Look- Opaque ruby brown with three fingers of loose head that settles dlowly. Meager lacing.

Smell- Brown sugar, red velvet cake, mild grapefruit. Swirling brings out a chocolate ice cream aroma.

Taste- Burnt caramel, roasted almonds, raisin. Earthy, herbal bittering.

Mouthfeel- Medium body, light-medium carbonation. Moderately abrasive feel. Dry, toasty finsh. Not as smooth or rich as expected.

Overall- Well, I've got to say this is something of a flop. Overpriced and really not that good. Avery New World Porter is extremely similar and blows this out of the water. I certainly wouldn't want to pick up a six pack of this.

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2013 01:33:04 | More by Lawl3ss

SocalKicks

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

04-07-2013 06:18:13 | More by SocalKicks

heavenlyStash

California

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%

04-03-2013 18:54:14 | More by heavenlyStash

iparaez

California

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%

04-01-2013 06:56:06 | More by iparaez

jbeezification

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

03-27-2013 19:51:19 | More by jbeezification

drgonzo2k2

California

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

03-25-2013 00:58:04 | More by drgonzo2k2

sandiego67

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

03-22-2013 03:28:45 | More by sandiego67

rootbeerman

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

03-14-2013 00:30:09 | More by rootbeerman

Cvescalante

Texas

4/5  rDev +5.5%

03-11-2013 18:43:17 | More by Cvescalante

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev +5.5%

03-09-2013 22:50:16 | More by spycow