Stone Double Bastard Ale

Name: Stone Double Bastard Ale
Brand: Beer
SKU: 527f4e5ed187e4010900584b
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.92 (53444 reviews)

American Ale 11.2 º 100 IBU

Stone Brewing

This American Strong Ale is a formidable sensory experience, presenting an aggressive collision of rich malt and assertive bitterness. As an amped-up iteration of a classic, it delivers a massive wall of dark caramel and toasted toffee flavors, supported by an intense, resinous hop profile characteristic of the brand’s bold approach. Deep amber and viscous, the liquid carries a significant alcoholic weight from its 11.2% ABV, manifesting as a smooth, warming glow. The palate is dominated by bittersweet complexity where piney, citrusy hops wrestle with a decadent, bready malt foundation, resulting in a lingering, unapologetic finish.

Appearance. Dark amber to deep copper in color with brilliant clarity; features a moderate-sized, light tan head with good lacing and visible legs due to the high alcohol content.

Aroma. High intensity featuring bold aromas of dark caramel and toffee alongside aggressive resinous pine, citrus zest, and floral hops; a clean, neutral fermentation profile allows for a noticeable but integrated alcohol warmth.

Taste. Initial impression is a massive hit of hop bitterness balanced by a rich, complex malt backbone of toffee and toasted bread; hop flavors of pine and grapefruit pith are prominent, leading to a long, bittersweet finish with significant alcohol presence.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and viscous with a smooth, velvety texture; carbonation is medium-low, and a significant, warming alcohol presence is felt without being sharp or solventy.

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