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02.02.02 Vertical Epic Ale by Stone Brewing
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02.02.02 Vertical Epic Ale

Belgian Strong Ale by Stone Brewing, Escondido, CA

ABV
7.5%
IBU
45
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The 2002 beer in Stone's Vertical Epic series, a Belgian strong ale released on 02.02.02. Hopped with Centennial. Brought back in September 2016 as part of the 20th Anniversary Encore Series.

Where to get it

Sold nationwide.

  • Bars and restaurants
  • Bottle shops
  • Beer distributors
  • Grocery stores
  • Convenience stores

In Pennsylvania, cases come from beer distributors and six-packs from licensed grocery and convenience stores. In Maryland, look in liquor stores. In West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida, grocery and convenience stores carry it. In DC, try grocery and liquor stores. Bars pour draft in all of them. Use the beer finder to check a specific store.

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Aroma

Honey, caramel, citrus, spices, phenols, coriander, malt.

Appearance

Deep gold, orange-ish color, excellent clarity with some sediment towards end of bottle, thin creamy head.

Taste

Spicy hops, citrus, caramel, dried honey, sherry, orange, pepper.

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