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

t8000shx

New York

4.15/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

A - deep brown/black, dark tan head that didn't stick around long, good looking stout

B - loved the smell on this one. Very chocolate-y with an indecipherable tartness. Roasted malt, and marshmallow also present.

T - very similar to the nose. Tartness hits up front, not recognizable as cherry but not unpleasant either. Then a big hit of cocoa powder / baking chocolate, which just gets even bigger as the beer warms up. The tartness, while it doesn't disappear, takes a back seat to the chocolate. I suppose more cherry should be present given the name of the beer, but I can't complain too much given how enjoyable this is as a chocolate stout. Good sweetness, but by no means cloying, and it's kept in check by the bitterness from the malts and chocolate.

M - a touch thinner than I'd like, and maybe a smidge too much carbonation as well, though I should admit I'm partial to sweet beers being on the warmer and flatter side. So I'm dinging the score a bit here, but this is very much based on personal taste.

O - great beer. I've never considered myself a chocolate junkie, but this beer has changed my mind. I bought a few more immediately after having one, and will try to hunt down a few other highly rated chocolate stouts to see if this really is a style I enjoy more broadly.

Serving type: bottle

08-29-2011 01:52:44 | More by t8000shx

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

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.99/5  rDev +7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Bottle from Capone's Restaurant, Mike's cellar. Pours black as coffee with about an eighth of an inch of light brown retained head, and lace gracing the glass all the way down. Roasty chocolate aroma. Above average mouthfeel, a rich aged taste and feel, however a little chalky. The cherry hits mid sip and builds over several sips. Very well integrated. Good drinkability for a higher abv drink. Dry and sweet finish.

Serving type: bottle

01-30-2013 03:29:08 | More by northyorksammy

Blanco

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

01-29-2013 02:51:10 | More by Blanco

jnoelani

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +20.6%

01-23-2013 22:58:52 | More by jnoelani