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Stone Smoked Porter

Stone Smoked Porter

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A Porter brewed by
Stone Brewing Co.

Escondido, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

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12473.82/5.03.82/5.05.9%97.5English pint, Stem glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A rich, dark and delicious porter with chocolate and coffee overtones accented by a subtle smokiness from just the right amount of peat smoked malt. Unlike a rauchbier, the "smoke" in Stone Smoked Porter is an ELEMENT of the character rather than being THE character. -- Greg Koch, Stone Brewing Co.

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 wcampbell (441), Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/59/20

Jan 13, 2008  
Not that great. Surprisingly light bodied and weak. Some sweetness and smoke to it. Roasted malt flavor as well. Watery, sweet finish.

 hop_lover (156), Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/105/516/20
Oct 14, 2008  
It pours a thick black color with a medium to thin tan head that wofts chocolate and woodsy hops together, then after that fades to smoky chocolate. Very smoky in the flavor - kinda made me jump back. This is my first smoked beer. Some coffee notes. A lasting bitterness goes good. Real nice lacing. Very bubbly and soft on the palate. At first the smokiness wasn’t subtle but as it warms a little it mellows out. Very nice beer indeed.


 MrChopin (208), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Oct 13, 2008  
Dark brown with an off-white head, gone quickly. Nose is a little flat, but heavy coffee and a little smoky licorice give it a backbone. Very sweet beer despite the strong coffee elements, mainly thanks to the licorice and milk chocolate, slight tobacco adding to bitterness. Medium-sized, good beer, but just "good."


thefle (27), , New Jersey, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/103/514/20
Oct 12, 2008  
bottle. dark brown has a smokey/ nutty tastse to it, could be a bit stronger but its a solid buy


 ilovedarkbeer (766), Dallas, Texas, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Oct 10, 2008  
Dark black brown pour with some reddish highlights. Decent sized tan head that is frothy. Nose is roasted malt. chocolate, smoke, coffee. Taste is about the same. Goes does smooth with a moderate mouthfeel. A well crafted beer that does everything well and nothing outstanding.


 Strykzone (1021), Wood River, Illinois, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/516/20
Oct 8, 2008  
Looks like a classic porter with an almost black body and a nice tan head that lasts a good while and offers some sticky lacing. A nice classic porter aroma as well with roasted notes, coffee, and chocolate. Smoke and peat are also noticeable. Flavor is delightful with, again, those classic porter flavors. Chocolate, coffee, smoke, and just a smidge of hop. The smoke is not dominant and is just enough to add character. Feel is silky smooth and substantial. I like the moderate ABV. The good news is that it was a 22 oz. bottle. The bad news is that it was only 22 ounces. Absolutely delicious.



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