Stone Vertical Epic 11.11.11 Belgian Strong Ale Napa Valley nuanced character on a refreshingly

nuanced character on a refreshingly crisp palate

smooth with a rich texture and interplay of passion fruit

American oak barrels

vineyard-focused wines

opening with lovely red fruity notes and hints of strawberries

Stone Vertical Epic 11.11.11 Belgian Strong Ale Napa Valley nuanced character on a refreshinglyThis Stone Vertical Epic ale might justifiably be considered the non sequitur edition. We somehow came to the conclusion that adding Anaheim chiles from New Mexico's Hatch Valley, plus whole cinnamon sticks, to an amber hued brew fermented with Belgian Flanders Golden Ale yeast (which provides fairly intense character with lots of clove & banana overtones) would create a very tasty result. And we believe it does! The Anaheim chile pepper is known for