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| the Stoic, NOT the Stoic, Mirror Mirror |
Near as I can tell, Deschutes alternates making the Stoic and NOT the Stoic from year to year. Ingredient-wise, both are identical in process and amount of time spent being aged in different types of barrels. However, NOT the Stoic has molasses. I would love Deschutes to begin releasing both each year so that verticals could be planned out to really put the two different Stoics next to each other. Both benefit from aging, after all.
Stoic 2015) This Belgian-style quad was surprisingly light and tart. The finish was smooth and clean as well. A bit light for a quad in my opinion, and apparently, the opinion of many others. The story behind the coming of NOT the Stoic was that many complained about the Stoic so Deschutes whipped out the "NOT" version to show everyone what's for. Or at least, that's what I heard. ☆☆☆
NOT the Stoic 2014) The contrast in color between the two is amazing. The Stoic was a light, honeyed gold. This one was a dark amber. The whole thing was darker, even the flavors. Rich, sweet, and full of that molasses sweetness, this quad was significantly more of what I want in a drink than the Stoic. ☆☆☆☆
Mirror Mirror) on the wall, are barleywines allowed to be this good at all? I detect no booziness from this one at all, and the flavors are nice and full of caramel. This one is darn close to being the fairest in the land. The reason behind the name Mirror Mirror is that it is made from a double batch of Deschutes Mirror Pond Ale that has been aged in Oregon Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, and Malbec barrels, Don't sick your huntsman on anyone to get this beer, but please don't miss out either! The smoothness is unprecedented and the burnished touch from the wine barrels couldn't have been better planned. ☆☆☆☆☆
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