Stone Smoked Porter

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

I love porters, and this one was no exception. It was black with tan head, and of course had a smoky taste.

Utterly delicious porter here especially when it warmed up. Lots of chocolate, roasted malts, dark fruit, and the merest hint of wood smoke evident in this one. Another great offering from Stone...

Aroma: vague smokyness, malt, obscene, beautiful, chocolate, hops. Quite subtle.
Flavour: nice, hoppy, smoky, delicate sweetness. Nutty & oily.
Palate: lovely, velvet, coffeelike mouthfeel. Crisp.
Appearance: deep blackish red with beige head.

Nice porter. Poured very dark with a creamy off-white head. Aroma of roasted coffee and chocolate. Some smoke is barely present. Not overwhelming, which is nice. Taste is very crisp, of roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate. I can’t really taste any smoke. Finish is very crisp, with some hops coming through. Mouth is smooth and body is medium, maybe a little light for a porter. Overall, a great porter.

subtle smoke, but still great--quaffable and tasty; cocoa and stinky cheese nose, the aroma remains as chocolate and coffee; good balance from the hops that makes this not overwhelming, but i could use more smoke; i would love to have more because this beer is simple, but hides more quality.

Pours dark brown with great dark tan head retention. Aroma is not overbearingly smokey, but certainly present. Base porter is roasted and silky with nice smoke qualities. Personally, I’d like more smoke, but this is a well balanced beer.

a interesting porter...smoke is not overpowering at all.....very nice! good malt backbone..and great balancing of hops

Dark brown pour, with a medium foamy tan head that leaves a little lacing. Aromas of coffee, dark chocolate, roasted nuts and smoke. Very tasty. Dark fruits, chocolate, and a hint of smokiness. Not bad at all!