Jason Fields & Kevin Sheppard / Tröegs / Stone Cherry Chocolate Stout - Stone Brewing Co.

SDDanC

California

3.95/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from bottle into goblet on 7/26. Pours a deep and dark mahogany, almost black. Rich and creamy brown head about a pinky finger thick. Leaves a ring. On the nose you will find a great amount of chocolate, with a hint of bourbon burn. In addition, there is a malty profile that holds the cherries. Cherries are not as pronounce in the nose as I hoped. On the tongue there is a awesome amount of dark chocolate, very sweet. Cherries come out a lot more in the taste. A bit of espresso makes it appearance as the beer warms up. I think overall, this proves an excellent stout. Lots of great flavors from the chocolate backbone with the perfect amount of cherry. Reminds me of those little cherry filled chocolates.

Serving type: bottle

07-26-2011 23:01:43 | More by SDDanC

jarrgal

North Dakota

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%

06-10-2013 02:21:49 | More by jarrgal

PlinyBeMiney

California

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

06-02-2013 03:40:51 | More by PlinyBeMiney

ste5venla

California

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

05-27-2013 08:36:44 | More by ste5venla

SanFranJake

California

4/5  rDev +7.2%

05-23-2013 02:46:56 | More by SanFranJake

verge

California

4.5/5  rDev +20.6%

05-21-2013 18:02:23 | More by verge

SpdKilz

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%

05-21-2013 02:21:57 | More by SpdKilz

Zbeetleman

California

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%

05-15-2013 02:58:40 | More by Zbeetleman

csfcmitchell

Texas

4/5  rDev +7.2%

05-13-2013 15:49:36 | More by csfcmitchell

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

05-13-2013 14:47:24 | More by mikeincharleston

cadaugherty

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%

05-07-2013 22:53:14 | More by cadaugherty

jp110099

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -19.6%

05-04-2013 23:59:45 | More by jp110099

blknikon

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

04-30-2013 19:21:19 | More by blknikon

Kenai4

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

04-26-2013 01:42:14 | More by Kenai4

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.58/5  rDev -4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A: Pours a clear but opaque jet black in color with minimal amounts of visible carbonation and some light amounts of dark amber highlights. The beer has a half finger tall dark tan head that slowly reduces to a large patch of very thin film with a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Light to moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Light to moderate aromas of roasted chocolate malts, cocoa, and lactose along with a very light hint of cherry (which intensifies as the beer warms up).

T: Upfront there are moderate flavors of roasted malts with milk chocolate, lactose sweetness, cocoa, and just a hint of vanilla. Cherry flavors intensify as the beer warms up and become more pronounced in the finish.

M: Medium bodied with slightly more than moderate amounts of carbonation. Slightly creamy.

O: This beer is pretty easy to drink and the alcohol is pretty well hidden by the sweetness from the lactose. Several people mentioned a taste of robitussin but I do not get any of that medicinal cherry, maybe it has faded with the age - cherry flavors in general are pretty reserved.

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2013 00:32:58 | More by dbrauneis

Mike

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +7.2%

04-17-2013 01:10:04 | More by Mike

Zakkt

California

4.5/5  rDev +20.6%

04-07-2013 02:20:22 | More by Zakkt

kb2250

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +7.2%

03-28-2013 01:44:16 | More by kb2250

jsteel2

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +20.6%

03-22-2013 21:27:57 | More by jsteel2

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-10-2013 19:58:39 | More by spycow

Duvel

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +7.2%

03-09-2013 15:49:33 | More by Duvel

chippo33

Vermont

2.5/5  rDev -33%

03-03-2013 17:37:33 | More by chippo33

Stunner97

New Jersey

4.16/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

I tried this beer after a decent amount of cellar time to it. Overall the beer was an enjoyable experience. The appearance was on par for the style as being dark black with thin tin lacing that remained after the pour. Smell was heavy roasted malts hint of cherry and vanilla . Taste was that of a very smooth stout with roasted tones and slight cherry tang to it but overall nice long finish and taste. Mouthfeel is medium with nice slick feel. Overall not sure how this beer compares to when was fresh as this was only bottle I had but I did enjoy the experience now as good solid stout collaboration not over some with cherry either.

Serving type: bottle

02-28-2013 20:33:51 | More by Stunner97

t0rin0

California

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

02-24-2013 15:41:07 | More by t0rin0

Lugenbeast

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

02-06-2013 16:22:17 | More by Lugenbeast