Stone's Levitation Ale poured a reddish amber color with a finger width, off white head. The nose is clean with lots of hops and a strong pine needle aroma. The body is also really clean; smooth and malty up front, followed by a blast of hops that lend a crispness to the body. The finish is quite dry and has a long lingering bitterness.Overall, this is really hoppy amber ale. There is a touch of malt sweetness up front but the body and finish are overwhelmingly bone dry. This beer is made with quality ingredients but the hops and bitterness are a little too much for me. I think that this beer needs food to either cut or compliment the dryness. This is a well decorated beer with awards such as the 2007 GABF Gold Medal, but I think that Stone has better, more balanced beers to offer.
