Empyrean Brewing Co. Third Stone Brown

Third Stone presents us with a dark brown hue in the glass, topped by a prominent head of tan foam. This brew comes across fairly malty on the nose with touches of toasted nuts and bread crust, deep down caramel, and just a hint of dark fruit ester which melds with hoppy touches of tree fruits and wisps of mint. The story remains malt-focused on the palate too, as we get a nice balance among toasty impressions, caramelization, and nuttiness...