Stone Smoked Porter from Stone Brewing Company
Rating: A-
Thanks to intriqken for the opportunity to try this one.
Appearance: very dark, small tan head with good retention, some lacing.
Smell: more roasty/malty than smoky, but the smoke is definitely present. Not overwhelming, subtle.
Taste: Not as subtle as the smell, but it still works nicely. Smoke is up front on the palate, but the finish is all chocolate malt. Interesting, because I would have expected smoke to show up more in the finish/aftertaste than chocolate flavors. Enough hops to balance, but their flavor doesn't come through. With it finishing on a chocolate note instead of smoke, it's easy to forget this is a smoked beer.
Mouthfeel: Thick but creamy, very nice. Smooth.
Drinkability: Good.
Serving type: bottle
Reviewed on: 09-21-2006 18:36:31
Rating: A-
Thanks to intriqken for the opportunity to try this one.
Appearance: very dark, small tan head with good retention, some lacing.
Smell: more roasty/malty than smoky, but the smoke is definitely present. Not overwhelming, subtle.
Taste: Not as subtle as the smell, but it still works nicely. Smoke is up front on the palate, but the finish is all chocolate malt. Interesting, because I would have expected smoke to show up more in the finish/aftertaste than chocolate flavors. Enough hops to balance, but their flavor doesn't come through. With it finishing on a chocolate note instead of smoke, it's easy to forget this is a smoked beer.
Mouthfeel: Thick but creamy, very nice. Smooth.
Drinkability: Good.
Serving type: bottle
Reviewed on: 09-21-2006 18:36:31
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