Stack N Stabb - Three Floyds Brewing Co.

    Stack N Stabb is a Belgian Strong Pale Ale created by Three Floyds Brewing Co. which is located in Munster, Indiana. I picked up this 22oz bomber on my birthday visit to the Three Floyds brewpub. As of now, there has only been one release of Stack N Stabb, making this bottle a special treat.

    The Belgian Strong Pale Ale pours a transparent orange with very little head.

    Stack N Stabb's aroma is very light. The normally powerful hop aroma that is Three Floyds' signature is extremely subdued in this brew. Instead, sweet malts and the spicy, banana scent common to Belgian yeast predominate the aroma. There is also a scent similar to that of stone fruits.

    Three Floyds' ale is light bodied with a medium-low carbonation level. The beer is quite creamy but finishes dry. There is a very slight alcohol warmth which you would expect from a Strong Ale

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    Much like the ale's aroma, Stack N Stabb's flavor is dominated by flavors from the Belgian yeast. Sweet banana and apricot can be tasted along with spices such as clove. There is more hops citrus flavor in this Belgian Strong Ale than other beers of the style which I have tried, though that isn't surprising considering it's a Three Floyds ale. Even with an alcohol content of 8.5% ABV, there is no flavor of alcohol that is noticeable. Instead, the ale is sweet at first, and finishes extremely dry.

    One thing that I love about Three Floyds is their nerdy, comic book-like inspiration for many of their beers. It feels as though, finally, people who are creating new beers are people whom are much like me. Stack N Stabb obviously follows the Three Floyds norm as is illustrated (literally) by the label and name of the ale. I realize that naming and marketing have very little to do with the quality of the actual product, but I definitely feel that Three Floyds backs up their bold labels with very good beer, so it's a win-win for me.

   As someone who does not enjoy Belgian style beers, Stack N Stabb is not something that I would drink regularly. I can, however, see that it is a very decent example of a Belgian Strong Pale Ale with a little bit of Three Floyds' personality added in. Fans of the Belgian flavors should definitely check Stack N Stabb out if they find it in stores, as it is a unique take on the Belgian Strong Pale Ale.

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