Dayfall
Stone Brewing

 

RB transfer

 

 

Wow, I guess I liked this beer more than other reviewers. Had on tap at Stone’s World Bistro and Gardens. Weird name for a place. But I enjoyed this beer as it was hot for San Diego (above 78). Orangish look with little head, a crisp wit like flavor that I really enjoyed, which was a surprise. It’s like Chris Truskey, he isn’t everyone’s cup of tea (most of his family moved out of town to be far away from him), but sometimes he is tolerable. Surprisingly good beer

a little outside their wheelhouse but a fine take on the style, especially for a domestic operation, pungent bergamot in here, a tea-like thing, some clove character from the yeast i suppose, and quite a lot of back end bitterness like citrus and spice together can sometimes bring. i want more head than this holds for a belgian style, light haze, a little matte for what it is, doesnt quite look the part even in a stemmed glass at the stone location inside the san diego airport, appreciate the proper glassware anyhow. the nose and taste are similar, clove spice, anise, and heaps of clean citrus with that bergamot perfume aspect coming out more and more as this comes up in temperature. the yeast is peppery and spicy, the citrus adds a little sweetness, and i can taste the wheat. coriander seems toasted and earthy but is also well behind the orange element, and in the end this could be drier than it is if it wants to max out the refreshment factor. carbonation is fine, wheat is nutty in the center, hints of laurel and grains of paradise too, complex as these go, the yeast doesnt run away with it either, a common pitfall in american made takes on wit. drinkable even with some body, pleasant spice on the aftertaste, an excellent morning beer and something i could have easily sat and had a few of. well done and close to magic. good to check in with stone again, its been awhile!

 

(on draft at Stone in Escondido on 4 Mar 2024... reviewed from recollections)

Bergamot (the bottled juice of which I've consumed and used in cocktails) immediately caught my attention, and I feel like the first sip or two of this did come across unique for a witbier... the pour was underwhelming, practically to the lip, with little foam let alone enough to lace... the distinctive bergamot citrus character died a quick death, and the beer was relegated to a serviceable palate rinser... all told, I wouldn't mind trying a bottle or can of it (2278)