29 Jun 2009

Stone 13th Anniversary Ale

Author: Gile | Filed under: Beer Reviews
Stone 13th

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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6 Responses to “Stone 13th Anniversary Ale”

  1. Escape To Beer Says:

    Now I want to try it. Sounds mighty and tasty. Good work Gile.

  2. Gile Says:

    I bought a whole case today from Holiday Wine Cellar in Escondido!

  3. Escape To Beer Says:

    Finally tried it and it was deliscious. Good description on the taste and mouth feel. I liked that hop blast.

  4. Sigaro Says:

    Slight hoppage? Bold!

  5. skotmigloor Says:

    Baaah.

  6. Stone 13t Fan Boy Says:

    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!

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