Stone 13th
Name: 13th Anniversary Ale
Brewery: Stone Brewing Co
Overall Rating: A
Style: American Strong Ale
Serving Style: Draft, 8oz
ABV: 9.5%
Aroma: Malty with some slight hopage.
Appearance: This one is a dark amber with a small head and moderate lacing.
Flavor: Hop blast right away! Lingering malty flavor. The aroma did not lead me to believe that I was going to get a blast that I got with that first taste. As I drank the first one and then onto the second one, I became accustomed to the 13th’s ways and it seemed to mellow out some with a rise in temperature.
Mouthfeel: Super full body, grainy and chewy.
Enjoyability: Overall a very good beer! This puppy is super powerful at the 9.5% and it lets you know. Its almost like the 13th is drinking you instead of the other way around. I had heard tale of the old Stone recipes that were big and powerful, is this a return to that? We’ll see. I hope Stone keeps up the good work on making big, powerful brews that don’t disappoint.
Another take: Amazing that anyone has had this since it was just released today: Examiner | The Full Pint | A C+ Review
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June 29th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Now I want to try it. Sounds mighty and tasty. Good work Gile.
June 30th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
I bought a whole case today from Holiday Wine Cellar in Escondido!
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Finally tried it and it was deliscious. Good description on the taste and mouth feel. I liked that hop blast.
July 9th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Slight hoppage? Bold!
July 10th, 2009 at 12:17 am
Baaah.
July 14th, 2009 at 10:53 am
I just had this bad boy last nite and wanted to share my thoughts..
Overall Rating: A++
Style: American Strong Ale
Serving Style: 220z Bomber
ABV: 9.5%
Aroma: predominantly floral and Pine
Appearance: Deep amber hues, good persistent head. With a good swirl of the pint the head builds up nicely.
Flavor: “Hop blast right away! Lingering malty flavor.” Best captures my experience.
Mouthfeel: Left my tongue coated! Delicious!
Enjoyability: I am a fan of the American Strong Ales (ASA) and this one might be the king. Im curious to now look into a ASA shoot out!
Incredible!