Have you tried Stone’s newest beer yet?
Despite the reference to today’s calendar date in the name Stone 11.11.11 Vertical Epic Ale, this penultimate incarnation of the Vertical Epic Ale series was actually released four days ago because according to Stone Communications Specialist Jacob McKean, “the beer gods prefer releases to be on Mondays.” Well, so be it. Personally I’m glad that we didn’t have to wait.
“Stone 11.11.11 Vertical Epic Ale is NOT your typical chili beer,” says Brewmaster Mitch Steele, and he’s right. The 9.4% ABV Belgian-style amber ale was brewed with cinnamon and Anaheim chilis from New Mexico’s Hatch Valley, resulting in a complex and original finished product that has been getting rave reviews in informal inquiries around Beer Week.