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04.04.04 Vertical Epic Ale

Belgian Strong Ale by Stone Brewing, Escondido, CA

ABV
8.5%
IBU
35
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The 2004 beer in Stone's Vertical Epic series, a Belgian strong ale released on 04.04.04. Hopped with Sterling.

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

Spicy, kaffir lime, banana, clove, slight oxidation.

Appearance

Golden, great carb head, clear, bright, effervescent.

Taste

Fruit, lots of lime and citrus, alcohol, dried honey, wheat, bread, some tartness, very refreshing.

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