"Stoick's Ale"
Am I evolving? Have my taste buds changed? Because Epic Universe is really challenging me with beer. If there’s one rule in the world, I have a really stern, almost stoic view towards Belgian beers. I don’t usually enjoy funky beers, with Celebration’s “Storm Strong” being the one Florida exception.
“Stoick’s Ale” is Epic Universe’s exclusive brew for the How to Train Your Dragon portal. It’s a 5% ABV with no IBU wheat Belgian Witbier. Universal describes it as being a white ale with wildflower honey. What I get flavor-wise is a funky, distinctive Belgian-brewed front end with some slight and pleasant sweetness. And I swear there’s a slight citrus backbone. I wasn’t the only one in my party who picked up on the refreshing citrus from the hops.
All I can say in my sternest tone is, I like it, I really like it. This may be my favorite Epic Universe beer.. Epic Universe is hot. It’s really hot. What a traveler needs is something refreshing. The Belgian funk, sweetness, and citrus all combine to provide a refreshing, not overpowering beer that can really help one to cool off. I come from a land of stouts and IPAs that are thick and hearty. “Stoick’s Ale” is a good example of how Florida seems to like their wheat-based beers, refreshing while also providing some flavor.
I bought my pint at Spit Fyre Grill, but you can also order one up at the Mead Hall. Sadly, neither menu confirms the brewery. I chose to rate it on Untappd under the Carib Brewery USA entry due to the larger number of ratings found on their page. But the second guess of Crooked Can seems plausible. These two breweries provide Universal with the bulk of their specialty beers, and “Stoick’s” has to be originating from one of them.
Who Drinks This? Don’t let the funk scare you off. Hot and weary travelers, who also make sure to hydrate with water, drink this sweet and refreshing Witbier. It was a hit for multiple drinkers in my party and likely to be an Epic Universe go-to delight.
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