Stone LeVariation Ale

Stone Brewing Co. – Stone LeVariation Ale – On tap at 38 Degrees Alhambra, CA – 5.3% abv.

Appearance:  Pours dark red. A top sits a small tan cap  and leaves behind good lacing.

Aroma: Belgian yeast, piney hop aroma.

Taste: Spicy belgian yeast. Bitter piney hops, toasted sweet malt. Finishes with hop bitterness with short duration.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied with active high carbonation.

Overall:  I’ve been hard pressed to find a Belgian style made by Stone that I’ve enjoyed.  This little beer with big flavor broke the streak for me. This was balanced, tasty, very drinkable, and didn’t kill me with the Stone Belgian Style yeast strain.  Very delicious.