The Stone Brewery in San Diego is known for making powerfully flavored beers, with a bit of an attitude. They have every right to have this attitude, because their beers aren't for the casual beer drinker. Every beer they make is a behemoth of flavor. This Sublimely Self-Righteous beer of theirs is no exception. Upon pouring, one may think this is a porter because of the black color and the malty roasted scent. Upon further investigation of the bouquet, you get hints of spice, chocolate, a bit of a floral aroma, and just at the back, a bit of a pineapple odor. This pineapple scent is by no means present in the taste. The texture is light and smooth and surprisingly thin compared to the look of it. It does drink like a porter, however, the strong roasted flavor you normally get with a porter isn't quite as prominent. Compared to Stone's other beers this one has a more subtle taste initially. It actually hits you in just the opposite way their Ruination beer does. The Ruination lets it all hang out front, and you get all the flavor immediately. The Sublimely Self-Righteous is a little more devious, saving its kick for the finish. There is a somewhat piney flavor to the finish that is a little uncommon with beers this dark. The finish is very long and sustained, i found myself discovering new flavors in it about a minute after my first sip without taking a second. Yes its that complex. It does have the roasted flavor as most beers this dark do, however, its quite understated. Oddly enough, this beer was quite refreshing, and i'd recommend it to any serious beer drinker looking for a more quirky eccentric beer to drink during these hot summer months. Stone never disappoints with their beer, and this is probably one of their best. Not quite as pleasing as the Ruination, but its a very very close second.
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