Stone Brewing Co. - 06.06.06 Vertical Epic Ale

What: Stone Brewing Co. - 06.06.06 Vertical Epic Ale
Type: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Vessel: Pint Glass
Price: $7.99 (23 oz.)
Where: Home
When: April 16, 2008
Rating: 3
Comments: After trying the 2005 Epic Ale, I decided I might as well open this one up and give it a whirl. I enjoyed this one much more than the 2005 version. the 2006 was much darker than the 2005. It was maltier, smoother and I didn't notice any alcohol flavor like I did in the 2005. Now I feel obligated to track down the 2007 and give it a try. Any suggestions on where I might find it. I didn't really look for it at the Crown in Fishers, but I don't remember seeing it.
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Stone Brewing Co. - 05.05.05 Vertical Epic Ale

What: Stone Brewing Co. - 05.05.05 Vertical Epic Ale
Type: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Vessel: Pint Glass
Price: $8.49 (23 oz.)
Where: Home
When: April 14, 2008
Rating: 4
Comments: I stumbled upon this beer at Crown Liquors up in Fishers (great store, by the way). I wasn't paying very close attention and just assumed this was the most current version of the Anniversary brew. Well, after I opened it I realized, nope - its from 2005. I decided to crack it open while doing some work (ya know, for the real job). Once it warmed up a bit, the flavors really developed. Unfortunately what also developed was a pretty strong alcohol flavor. It has the flavor of something that's been in a bourbon barrel. I'm normally not a fan of this type of beer, but this one is pretty decent.
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