Vertical Epic Ale 09.09.09
Stone Brewing in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
Belgian Style - Quadrupel / Dark Strong Series Out of Production|
Score
7.36
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This is quite a complex and layered beer. Bold and smooth chocolate malt flavors combine with a Belgian yeast lending tropical fruit and banana flavors and hints of spiciness, all complemented by citrus notes from an addition of tangerine peel. Rich vanilla beans add a nice counter to the chocolate malt, actually enhancing the chocolatiness. The finish is smooth, with additional traces of vanilla and toasted characters from French oak. The goal for this edition of the Stone Vertical Epic Ale series is to be reminiscent of artisanal chocolates accentuated with orange.
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7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottled a few years ago. Dark black pour, serious roasted malts with a hint of orange and citrus fruit. Clean finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 May 2025
at 01:14
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
2009 bottle from the cellar. Pours near black with a medium sized beige head, good lacing. Dark malts, raisins, toffee, leather, ripe fruit. Ok, not bad for 14 years old.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Jan 2024
at 02:37
7/10
Dark black body small tan head. Toffee caramel fruity aroma. Toffee caramel fruity roast flavor. Medium full body moderate carbonation. 7/5/7/4/14 3.7
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Feb 2023
at 17:04
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Bomber web SB 2021-09-19 Göteborg AR: smoked, tar, roasted malt AP: dark brown, high frothy head F: soya, rich carbonated, black malt, Didn’t last…
Tried
on 19 Sep 2021
at 13:34
This tastes like nothing
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Jun 2021
at 21:43
5/10
Tried
on 27 Dec 2018
at 15:14
7/10
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Tried
on 14 Sep 2018
at 08:43
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
22 oz bottle shared by a friend, thanks Kevin! Dark brownish black with light tan head. Aromas of cocoa, malt, soy sauce. Tastes of burnt cocoa, dark chocolate, light soy sauce, malt. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Jan 2018
at 01:04
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Strange vibe for a Belgian. Chocolate and oak are the main factors here like prime numbers. Dark brown pour with good head and lacing. Bottle.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jan 2018
at 01:54
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle 1 pt 6 fl oz thanks to Ingo! On January 8, 2016.Purchased 2009, BB Dec -14.Black color, some lacing. Malty, chocolate, a bit sweet scent, sligh tobacco. Chocolate, cocoa, some raisin, hints metallic taste. Grainy, fudge, bitter taste as well. Bitter, pith aftertaste. Medium to a bit smooth mouthfeel, medium to slight medium high bitterness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Jan 2016
at 08:23