Stone Brewing Company Smoked Porter (2015) American Porter at 5.9% ABV (C$7.22 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, bottle date 12-Mar-2015)
Appearance: clear amber-brown, one fat finger of creamy light tan head, good retention and lacing. (4/5) Aroma: smoke, roasty malt, mild chocolate and coffee. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, mild bitter, light smoke. (8/10) Medium-full creamy body, moderate carbonation, short duration slightly smoky finish. (4/5)
Good looking and nicely balanced, with the smoke being definitively present, yet not overwhelming. Pretty simple flavours, with just the basics on both the nose and tongue, but decently done. (16/20)
My 204th from the 2010 Edition of 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die (193rd from the 2013 edition), and 215th combining both editions.
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