Pint Bottle
Again, 2 more of the phrases I look for when buying beer: "smoked porter" and "vanilla bean". Stone brewery usually doesn't disappoint, hopefully they'll continue that tradition.
First things first: pours very dark, almost black, with about a centimeter thick beige-ish foam. Smells almost purely of vanilla, which is a good sign, though no sign of smoke yet. First sip reveals the smoke completely - this beer hits you in layers: first an almost traditional porter (chocolate and coffee tones, neither of which is particularly strong) with a bit of smoke, followed by a evanescent vanilla bean flavor, ending in almost a pure smokiness (with a bit of bitter/coffee) as the most lingering aftertaste. By far one of the most complex beers I've ever tasted. Carbonation is fairly high compared to most porters I've drank, ABV of 5.9% very well hidden.
Overall a good, complex beer, enjoyable, as expected of Rogue.
Overall Rating: 4/5
Again, 2 more of the phrases I look for when buying beer: "smoked porter" and "vanilla bean". Stone brewery usually doesn't disappoint, hopefully they'll continue that tradition.
First things first: pours very dark, almost black, with about a centimeter thick beige-ish foam. Smells almost purely of vanilla, which is a good sign, though no sign of smoke yet. First sip reveals the smoke completely - this beer hits you in layers: first an almost traditional porter (chocolate and coffee tones, neither of which is particularly strong) with a bit of smoke, followed by a evanescent vanilla bean flavor, ending in almost a pure smokiness (with a bit of bitter/coffee) as the most lingering aftertaste. By far one of the most complex beers I've ever tasted. Carbonation is fairly high compared to most porters I've drank, ABV of 5.9% very well hidden.
Overall a good, complex beer, enjoyable, as expected of Rogue.
Overall Rating: 4/5
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