Smooth fine tasting porter, well deserved for a 6th anniversary
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by willblake from Brick, NJ, USA who has tried this beer (1/18/2006 8:04:28 PM)
"07.23.04 Bottle thanks to Secret Santa. Black beer with dark head. Aromas roasty and grainy, some smoke, some coffee, some burnt/caramelized sugars. The flavors mimic the aromas with the addition of oak notes. The palate is creamy and thick like chocolatey coffee that’s been left on the burner all day. Thanks Santa!"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[2] Review by aracauna from Adairsville, GA, USA who has tried this beer (1/15/2006 10:22:10 AM)
"Black but not opaque. Nice tan head laces nicely. This one isn't as smokey as their smoked porter (a good thing) but it is still noticeably smoky. Dark malts (predominately chocolate) are dominated by the citrus peel hops a bit. Not too overbalanced though."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[3] Review by herbjones from Orange, CA, USA who has tried this beer (10/30/2005 11:20:59 AM)
"Big hopped up Porter! Stone hit it with this one. Big palate a hint of smokiness and a huge dose of hops that is balanced out with just enough malt. A must try!"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[4] Review by EyeChartBrew from CA, Liechtenstein who has tried this beer a couple times. (7/3/2005 8:25:53 PM)
"I first had this when it first came out, and wasn't entirely sure what to make of it. Of course, the fact that I was drinking it right after a Double Bastard may have thrown my taste buds into a "critical overload"-type of situation...! So, for all intents and purposes, this can be considered my first real taste of this most excellent porter.
First impression: coffee. I know this isn't a coffee porter, or a mocha stout, or even brewed with a dash of Folger's Instant Coffee. But to my taste buds, there are definate hints of black coffee in the aroma and the taste.
Big roasty body, with a really complex (albeit subdued) hop balance, that makes this very much a Porter, and nothing else. Despite Stone's history of pushing the envelope and making some of their beers "hybrids", this is probably one of the most authentic Porters around today (since the original Porters in the 19th Century were probably 7-8%ABV too).
One the best Porters ever made, that unfortunately is becoming harder and harder to find as time goes by. I very much look forward to the next time I break out my next (and probably last) Stone 6th Aniversary Porter.
//TB"
Aroma:
10/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
10/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.9)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[5] Review by beerguy101 from Newark, CA, USA who has tried this beer (6/18/2005 2:28:46 PM)
"Dark black color, medium off white head. A BIG full-bodied porter, almost chewy. Roasted malts, chocolaty. Big chewy hoppiness. WOW whatta porter. Stone is usually over the top with their beers (this is NOT a bad thing) and this beer is no exception. Big and bold flavor with a very pronounced hop bite, yet it has a very smooth taste. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly bitter. No alcohol bite, despite an 8.1% ABV. Etched beer bottle. Look very classy."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
10/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.7)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
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