Big Rock Alchemist Edition Series: Erratic Stone Fired Ale

Big Rock Alchemist Edition Series: Erratic Stone Fired Ale

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Brewed by Big Rock Brewery

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Style:  Ale

5.8% Alcohol by Volume

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In the Middle Ages, when vessels were made of wood, some ales were brewed using wood-fired stones. When added to the kettle, the heated stones would not only rouse the boil but also caramelise the brew with rich, toffee-like flavours. We have a stainless steel brew kettle here, but Brewmaster Paul wanted to create a traditional steinbier with the unique maltiness that only heated stones deliver. Brewed using coarse granite from British Columbia, the result is Erratic Stone-Fired Ale — a modern interpretation of a medieval classic. One sip of Erratic Stone-Fired Ale and you'll notice that it has a totally unique profile. That’s because the super-heated stones, when dropped into the brew, scorched and caramelised some of the malt sugars. Combined with glacier-fed Rocky Mountain water, the granite process imparts a delicious burnt caramel and unusual mineral profile to the brew. Proudly displaying the powerful complexity of dark malts, toffee and a hint of smoke, Brewmaster Paul's take on the historical steinbier is a rare treat.