Stone 03.03.03 Vertical Epic Ale - Stone Brewing Co.

sweemzander

Illinois

3.01/5  rDev -24%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

22oz. bottle poured into a taster. Major thanks to Chris for sharing!

(A)- Pours a tawny port-like mahogany caramel color. Some minimal tan froth and lacing.

(S)- Some leathery oxidation leads to a figgy raisin and caramel sweetness.

(T)- Fairly high oxidation levels lead to plenty of leathery prune characters in front of very subtle and subdued caramel.

(M)- Very mellow carbonation level. Due to its level of oxidation, this feels to be a bit thin; flavors starting to fall off.

(O)- I think this is definitely showing its age at this point, but still has some enjoyable qualities at this stage, but if you have any, I would start drinking them now because they are not going to get any better.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2013 15:39:14 | More by sweemzander

SpdKilz

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

05-21-2013 02:19:13 | More by SpdKilz

ajzy

Wisconsin

2.25/5  rDev -43.2%

05-18-2013 00:21:58 | More by ajzy

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -17.9%

05-13-2013 22:26:06 | More by mikeincharleston

koopa

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1%

05-12-2013 02:32:19 | More by koopa

cadaugherty

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

05-07-2013 23:12:48 | More by cadaugherty

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

04-29-2013 01:43:40 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

mdaschaf

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -17.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25

Had on tap at Brouwers on 12/12/12. Review from notes.

A: Hazy red/purple with no head or lacing.

S: Very bready with some dark fruit, caramel and a little spice. It is a little phenolic.

T: Light citrus, slightly bitter with a little caramel, raisin, and bread.

M: Low to medium bodied with no carbonation.

O: Not awful considering age, but didn't exactly hold up well either.

Serving type: on-tap

04-08-2013 22:41:10 | More by mdaschaf

robbrandes

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

04-03-2013 06:03:06 | More by robbrandes

chippo33

Vermont

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

03-13-2013 23:14:20 | More by chippo33

spycow

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -36.9%

03-09-2013 22:54:29 | More by spycow

MasterSki

Illinois

2.89/5  rDev -27%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3

Bottle I got in a trade many years ago - think it was from KAME. Served in a tulip.

A - Tan foam quickly settles to a thin collar and wisps, leaving behind minimal lacework. Hazy dark brown body.

S - Oxidized, with a mix of cardboard, caramel, toffee, and an unexpected floral note.

T - The taste is similar, albeit a tad better. Nebulous sweetness, with notes of honey and caramel. A tad bitter in the finish.

M - Medium-full body, active carbonation, chewy texture, and a dry finish. Not much alcohol present after 10 years.

D - Not good, but not terrible either. Didn't hold up as well as the 02.02.02, but I didn't want to drainpour it either.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2013 03:59:57 | More by MasterSki

quetzal013

California

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

03-05-2013 05:34:09 | More by quetzal013

bca115

California

3.25/5  rDev -17.9%

03-04-2013 21:53:15 | More by bca115

BigLittleHokis

California

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

02-25-2013 03:52:02 | More by BigLittleHokis

drummermattie02

Texas

4/5  rDev +1%

02-19-2013 03:54:12 | More by drummermattie02

MaseFace

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +1%

02-16-2013 17:44:40 | More by MaseFace

HopsMatt

Kentucky

2.5/5  rDev -36.9%

02-16-2013 17:34:47 | More by HopsMatt

Treebs

Illinois

2.58/5  rDev -34.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.5

22 oz. bottle served in a CCB snifter.

A: Pours a hazy dark amber color with some brown in the body. A thin, light tan head forms on the pour and recedes at a normal pace.

S: Dark fruit with a light over-cooked caramel. Some artificial chocolate notes, almost like a Tootsie Roll.

T: The taste really shows the oxidation, it wasn't that prevalent in the nose. Light paper, stale saltine crackers, medium sweetness and light Tootsie Roll.

M: Medium bodied with a medium carbonation level. The carbonation saves this one form being a complete drain pour.

O: This one didn't stand up as well as the 02.02.02. It was alright, but it had an old artificial flavor to it that didn't sit well with me.

Serving type: bottle

02-08-2013 03:31:12 | More by Treebs

DRTBrewster

4/5  rDev +1%

02-07-2013 22:39:25 | More by DRTBrewster

WesM63

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1%

01-25-2013 02:24:43 | More by WesM63

SPRichard

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1%

01-23-2013 22:27:10 | More by SPRichard

charlzm

California

2.79/5  rDev -29.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75

Consumed on January 20th, 2013 at a private Vertical Epic tasting.

Beer pours a clear, light caramel. No head forms but there is some carbonation visible in the glass.

The aroma is sweet: honey and cider notes.

Flavor is slightly oxidized with notes of tea, coriander and caramel. Moderately bitter on the finish.

Mouthfeel is thin and slightly astringent.

This beer probably peaked a while before the tasting: not surprising, given its age.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2013 18:36:41 | More by charlzm

orangesol

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -30.6%

01-20-2013 18:59:16 | More by orangesol

Doppelbockulus

Florida

3.89/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured into the Vertical Epic Glass.

Pours a dark brown bronze with yeast haze. The head is nearly white and low; pouring didn't generate much head.

Smells like unspiced raisin bread. There is a dark fruit presence, a bit pungent, with caramel. Smell isn't very strong.

Taste is medium in intensity. There is a very mild toasty character with vanilla and woody tea.

The tingle is light and it feels mildly tannic and lightly creamy.

Serving type: bottle

01-20-2013 18:40:12 | More by Doppelbockulus