Year of New Beer: Lukcy Basartd, Stone Brewing (CA)

Written By: Dion on 12/08/2014

Yes, it's spelled correctly, at least according to Stone. I'm sure there is more to the aroma than my head-cold addled nose can perceive, but I mostly pick up brown sugar, citrus, and pine. On the tongue, the bitterness is harsh, a bit green and woody in nature, with traces of oak and earth. Caramel malts develop a bit with warmth, but the finish gives me a bit of acetone. Don't know if it's my hampered taste buds or what, but this one just seems a little disjointed to me.