 masonjer (558), Holt, Michigan, USA
Jun 4, 2008 Have had this quite a few times now. Not my favorite style, but they do it well. dark black color on the pour with a nice tan head. Overall, it’s pretty straightforward. Nice chocolate and smokiness, but enough bitterness to keep it balanced. Very drinkable and well done. Worth a shot.
joekinty (263), rockledge, Florida, USA
Jun 2, 2008 dark black coffee color smoky coffee roasted malts a little thin but good for a smoked beer
Perm (151), Tryon, North Carolina, USA
Jun 2, 2008 As Stone is as of yet unavailable in my state (NC), I must continue to seek it out when visiting friends abroad (VA). As this particular offering I found to be averagish-good, I’m not sorely lamenting its absence at my LBS...yet it was still worth trying to be sure.
Appearance: Coca-cola, pure and simple
Aroma: Weak smoke permeates all else.
Taste: Smoky porter! An American take on an English style mixed with Rauchbier.
Overall, it’s a one-trick pony, not especially smoky (but then again I love Rauchbier). I kinda dig it -- one caveat, though, if you’re not into the smoky beer thing, don’t bother with this one!
Serving type: bottle
westknife (17), USA
May 30, 2008 whate4ver, i don’t really like porters, or at least i’ve never had one that i really liked. this was ok i guess. w/evz
DKTN (110), Mc Donald, Tennessee, USA
May 29, 2008 Bottle, 22 oz. Pours black with a tan head. Smoky and roasty malt aroma with sweet dark fruit notes. The palate is met with sweet malt, then hops for a slightly bitter finish. I would have enjoyed some more smokiness, but it’s still good.
gpekar (221), Maryland, USA
May 28, 2008 I am a huge fan of Stone beers, but I was expecting a bit more by the Smoked Porter. It was generally very mild in aroma and flavor. It poured a dark brown almost black color with a tall creamy tan head. The aroma had hints of smoke obviously and some chocolate and licorice. The taste was on the slightly dry side like a porter with a very pleasant flavor. I had a grilled T-Bone with the beer and I think a bit stronger flavor would have gone better with the steak. It was a very nice beer.
sleepylopes (313), New York, USA
May 26, 2008 deep deep brown. Smoke is mild and not overly meat orented. smooth mild malt and bitter coco. Great carbonation and strong lacing.
BuckeyeSammy (454), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
May 25, 2008 Dark dark brown/black. Lacing through the roof. light brown thick head. Wow chocolate bitter back end. Medium body Roasted malt, chocolate, nice heavy carbonation. Not extremely full flavored. Really good beer.
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