Levitation Ale
Stone Brewing

Levitation AleLevitation Ale
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From:
Stone Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
4.4%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.86 | pDev: 11.92%
Reviews:
1,208
Ratings:
3,893
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 26, 2020
Added:
Sep 27, 2002
Wants:
  158
Gots:
  481
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Ratings by MadCat:
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Reviewed by MadCat from New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Nice amber color with a good white head

Smell: Piney herbal hops, with some light malt in the background

Taste: Citrus, pine, herbal hoppy flavors. Some toasted bread, grain, and caramel malts in the background

Mouthfeel: Light body, good carbonation

Overall: Good session beer, but way too expensive for what it is. I try to not let my wallet influence reviews, but when I'm paying what this costs, I would prefer to be satisfied with one beer. I would have this around often if it was more affordable. But still, it is overall a very good brew.
Nov 30, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3 by TallGuyCM from California

Jun 26, 2020
 
Rated: 4.5 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Apr 06, 2020
 
Rated: 3.98 by jmbeerdude91 from Arizona

Jan 29, 2020
 
Rated: 3.85 by KMcGrath from Massachusetts

Dec 04, 2018
 
Rated: 2 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 03, 2018
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Reviewed by OzmanBey from Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +29.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Ounce again the people at Stone hit it out of the park with this amazing Ale, it has nice heavy malt aroma, a coopery amber taste that sits on the tongue and an aftertaste that is a bit bitter but in a good way.
Oct 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.33 by Murph106157 from Connecticut

Oct 07, 2017
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.91/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This was poured into a pint glass. The appearance was a nice hazy amber/red colored body. A one finger white foamy head dissipated within about a minute leaving some light ringy lacing stringing itself around the glass. The smell had a fairly big dried out citrus rolling all around in a slight peppery spice. The taste copied the smell and added a quick dry peppery spiced aftertaste leading to a dry finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a decent sessionability about it. I’d say it was appropriately styled. Overall, I’d say it was a good Amber/Red.
Jun 25, 2017
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Reviewed by poisoneddwarf from Idaho

3.72/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
2009 backlog. 12 oz bottle. This is an amber? It tastes like no other amber I’ve ever had. That’s a compliment. When I first heard that Stone created an amber ale, I couldn’t believe it. It didn’t seem like something this hop-obsessed brewery would do. Then I tasted it. It has Stone written all over it. Most ambers are too malty for my taste. This beer is balanced nicely with plenty of hops. Smells of sweet malt, a little musty. Pours brownish amber, small head, good lacing. Tastes of raisins. The label says it all: there’s more character in this 4.4% alcohol beer than any other beer I can think of in this range. Well done, Stone.
Jun 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by ElEversoris from Ohio

May 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by akk14 from Illinois

Dec 24, 2016
 
Rated: 4.05 by MI_beerdrinker from Texas

Oct 14, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.42/5  rDev -11.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
After all those years of ridicule for fizzy yellow light beers, this is basically Stone's foray into the very territory they marketed themselves against or raged against the machine if you will. Pours in between a dark gold and light copper color, 3/4" white head. Aroma was the least hoppy Stone beer ever.

Taste was better, even though light, it manages to be flavorful. Its a very drinkable beer with pale honey malt and some c hops. Still actually comes in with some red vienna like sweetness malt wise. Its not a bad thing to have around for a guest.
Oct 02, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Cuervo_PCB from Florida

Aug 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.16 by Jodio from Texas

Jul 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.83 by dag1991 from Ohio

Jul 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by CBrodbeck from Florida

Jun 04, 2016
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Reviewed by LAp from Ohio

3.94/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Tried in a stone 12-pack. A very underrated beer in my opinion. A nice light counterpoint to Stone's typically uncompromisingly hoppy offerings, and one that takes a lighter tack without compromising on the nuance of its flavor profile.
May 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by StoutAtTheDevil from Alabama

May 10, 2016
Levitation Ale from Stone Brewing
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