Stone Smoked Porter

Brewed by Stone Brewing Co.
Style: Porter
Escondido, California USA

I really enjoyed this beer. Very dark color, thick head that lingers as it should. Aroma of coffee, a hint of chocolate, lots of malts. A smoky flavor that was not too overpowering. Very good.

Much more of a subtle taste this time around, now that I am more used to smoked beers. More appealing, definitely.

Maybe I am spoiled by other brews, but this was pretty disheartening. No smoked flavor to be had, very thin body and thinner flavor. Malt/toast flavor, hint of alcohol warmth, and then, gone..... Bah! Perhaps it didn’t get a chance to fully warm, but I tried to give it a proper chance.
Sampled at Rozi’s Wine & Liquor, Stone Tasting Event, Lakewood, OH.

Sample at Rozi’s Wine House at Stone Brewing Co. event. Red brown appearance, thinner pour than their Russian Imperial Stout (2006) with lighter tan head. First sip was almost nothing/water then a small hint of the smokey taste and at the finish a kick at the back of the throat. Not greatly impressive, I felt this was a pretty average porter.

My least favorite of the Stone lineup. I will give it another chance though, this was number 40 on my beerfest trek.

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.

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.

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!