 jkaiser (219), Orlando, Florida, USA
May 24, 2009 My least favorite of the Stone lineup. I will give it another chance though, this was number 40 on my beerfest trek.
joeyplush (328), Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
May 23, 2009 Aroma of smoked gouda (subtle) and chocolate malt. Taste is chocolatey/coffee with a subtle smokiness - not too overpowering. A high carbonated finish and grainy aftertaste with hints of coffee and smoke in the palate.
jumpjet2k (137), Austin, Texas, USA
May 22, 2009 Deep brown-black color, a thin consistent head with a little lacing. Smoky malty sweetness in the aroma. Chocolate and coffee show up along with the smoky malt in the flavor, just as Stone describes it. Finishes very smooth and comfortably dry. Pretty tasty.
TheBigSmooth (8), California, USA
does not count  May 20, 2009 In addition to the flavors listed in the description I also caught some subtle tobacco flavor.
I love this beer. Another solid contribution from Stone!
GranvilleTim (466), Granville, Illinois, USA
May 19, 2009 Thanks Daknole. Dark cola-brown pour with a tan head. Aroma of roasted malt, chocolate and some sweetness. Smokey taste hits you first as you sip the beer. Then you get the roasted malt and a little sweetness. Dry aftertaste. Very nice balanced beer. Nice lacing.
Itzjerm (70), Harvest, Alabama, USA
May 19, 2009 HEAVY smoke flavor. Not enjoyable... forced it down and poured some down the drain. I’ve had other smoked beers, and I have to admit i’m not a fan... lighter on the smoke than some, but still very overpowering... smokey bacon bitter hops... not for me.
nathan30533 (138), Dahlonega, Georgia, USA
May 18, 2009 Little smoked taste. Good taste of coffee notes and chocolate. Very smooth. Wonderful pour. Dark with a lite brown/white head. Wonderful overall porter for a non drinking porter guy!
MrRain (415), O’Fallon, Illinois, USA
May 17, 2009 Bottle poured into an English pint. SSP pours very dark brown with a nicely sized head that settle pretty quickly. The aroma is mild with malt and faint wood smoke showing through. The body on this bad boy is more reminiscent of a stout than a porter, being thick and chewy. The carbonation is slightly elevated in this beer but not to its detriment. The hops don’t peak out, they JUMP out at you and take you by surprise for the style. The smokiness adds a great level of complexity without overshadowing the burnt malts, and sweet chocolate. I give this one two thumbs up.
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