The finish is mildly bitter with a heavy spice and pumpkin taste that fades with the bitter finish. The mid palate is sweet and syrup-like with moderately bitter roasted malts and an overlying vegetable like flavor. Beautiful roasted malts, toasted nuts and toffee balance out the spice in the aroma. Leaning in for a first smell I notice a mild pumpkin and spice combo of ginger, cloves and cinnamon. The body has a slick almost syrupy appearance in the glass. Pouring out a nearly opaque black with a thin beige head that settles quickly to nothing. Lost Souls is a 6.8% ABV stronger porter classified as a spice or vegetable ale. A stronger big bottle version which includes chocolate malt was made available in Alberta this paat week. Last fall they released the spixed pumpkin ale Schadenfreude to many accolades. The vanilla is just an interesting additive that makes it a bit more dessert-esque.Įast Vancouver’s newest and best craft brewery has been releasing some of British Columbia’s most inventive craft beers. The best thing about this brew is the rich malty backbone that makes it perfect for a cold winter night. After a bit of deliberation I can conclude that the addition of vanilla is positive but I still enjoy the flagship Smoked Porter more. Overall, a nice winter brew with a stunning flavour profile and unique tastes. A nice finish with a lingering smoke flavour and a bit of bitterness that cuts through the finish. Near the finish a light, soft smoky malt flavour lingers with a dense, earthen flavour. A bit of a sweet flavour profile in the middle with notes of coffee beans, vanilla and licorice hitting the palate before the smoke. Notes of roasted malt, licorice, coffee and soft, sultry smoke notes that work well cohesively. The aroma is strong and robust with a easily noted aroma of vanilla bean. Pours out a dark burgundy hued brown with an opaque body and a full finger of creamy tan head. Lets hope this edition with Vanilla Beans lives up to my memory.
I have previously have the chance to try the Smoked Porter which was outstanding in my opinion.
Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla Beans (5.9% ABV) is a seasonal brew updated with vanilla beans from the flagship Smoked Porter. In late 2014 Stone beer finally hits shelves in Alberta after being the most requested product during my tutelage at craft beer based off license stores. Stone is well known in the craft beer community for being one of the best and most original brewery and has received critical acclaim for many of their flagship and seasonal brews. Located in Mendocino, San Diego County Stone Brewing Co is the 10th largest craft brewery in the United States (as per annual volume).
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