Sunday, December 14, 2014
Stone Stochasticity Hibiscusity Ale
Stone Stochasticity Project Hibiscusicity, Belgian-style ale brewed with hibiscus flower and orange peel. 7.4 % Alc./Vol.
Appearance: hazy, blood red coloring, bright white head, slim, but staying.
Aroma: plump fruit and bold floral notes. Loud citrus notes; huge, even. Big, big, big.
Taste: Bitter hops notes up front, swallowed up by citrus and floral notes. Grapefruit shines high in this, too. This is what makes Stone Stone. Not small or timid or subtle in the slightest. Bring it on! Full-bodied, full-flavored, long, fruity finish. Good balance, for a bomb! (Hibiscus bomb! Orange peel bomb! )
So, the back of the bottle is verbose, as always. One full paragraph to go in depth with all manner of pomposity involving the nature and origin of the Stochasticity line. Another paragraph about this particular beer: blah, blah, blah…."this robust Belgian-style ale is brewed with wheat, hibiscus, and orange peel, bringing forthfloral and citrus notes against a brilliant pink hue." Hop varieties: Magnum & Sterling, Malt varieties: Pale malt and wheat malt, Special ingredients: Orange peel and hibiscus flower.
This is an interesting novelty, and a unique experience. An occasional treat is all it would be for me, though. Can't really see myself craving one. The novelty does wear away, but it's fun while it lasts.
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