I have only recently discovered the yummy goodness of the 'porter.'
What are some really good ones and what are some to avoid?
What are some really good ones and what are some to avoid?
Really great Porters...?
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Deschutes Black Butte Porter = 
My favorite...
STOVEPIPE PORTER
Stovepipe Porter is made in the traditional porter stlye, and is a favorite with all porter lovers. Ruby-black in color, Stovepipe Porter has a rich palate and a roasted, hoppy aroma. It is delicious on its own or with a meal, and tastes great with chocolate.
(OG: 1054, 30 IBU)
STOVEPIPE PORTER
Stovepipe Porter is made in the traditional porter stlye, and is a favorite with all porter lovers. Ruby-black in color, Stovepipe Porter has a rich palate and a roasted, hoppy aroma. It is delicious on its own or with a meal, and tastes great with chocolate.
(OG: 1054, 30 IBU)
you pretty much don't need to taste another porter.Tenchiro said:Deschutes Black Butte Porter =
tremont used to make a cask porter which was phenomenal, but that's extinct.
Tenchiro said:Deschutes Black Butte Porter =
Mackie said:
I will second this, especially the Anchor. Also the Black Butte. Those three are pretty much all the porter I need, although the Sam Smith (Tadcaster?) is pretty tasty too.
Another vote for Anchor Steamer and Black Butte Porter.....yummy!
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Anchor porter, Grants perfect porter, Stone smoked porter, and Smuttynose robust porter are all worth a try. I liked Ancor and Grants the best.
Cutthrout porter, just look for the trout on the label.
Sure it is. It's a style of porter known as Brown Porter, probably closer to real porter than most of what's on the market today.Mackie said:
As I understand it, porter was originally a blend of beers favored by porters, hence the name. Eventually breweries realized the popularity of the style and began trying to emulate the blend at the brewery rather than letting the pub mix several brands together.
Americans tend to favor Robust Porters. Those from US breweries, as with most American interpretations of English beers, tend to be hoppier, higher gravity (more alcohol), and generally bolder beers.
yeah the SN is a great one especially fresh on tap at their restaurant and bar.Mackie said:
Also i enjoy all of the Anchors varietals.
Anchor is great, Black Butte is good, and Stone Smoked is nice too...
I don't like the SN version that much.
I don't like the SN version that much.
I've got a flag porter, samuel smiths taddy porter, and geary's london porter in the fridge...I'll report back after consumption.
All my favorites have been mentioned, but Ill recap.
Samual Smith Taddy Porter
Anchor Steam Porter
Sierra Nevada Porter
Im really not a fan of Sierra Nevada beers in general, in fact I hate them to be frank. However, I have recently been pleasantly suprised with the Nevada Porter. They dont hold back on flavor, Ill give them that.
Samual Smith Taddy Porter
Anchor Steam Porter
Sierra Nevada Porter
Im really not a fan of Sierra Nevada beers in general, in fact I hate them to be frank. However, I have recently been pleasantly suprised with the Nevada Porter. They dont hold back on flavor, Ill give them that.
I'm a smoked porter fan myself, and by far the best I've had in that group is Brooklyn's Brewmasters Reserve - Smoked Porter.
I also like Alaskan Smoked Porter.
I heard SN actually brews their porter differently depending on whether it is on tap or bottled. I've heard on tap is much better.
I also like Alaskan Smoked Porter.
I heard SN actually brews their porter differently depending on whether it is on tap or bottled. I've heard on tap is much better.
Now I'm thirsty!
I had a really great porter in New York City once, dude was dressed really well, very polite, took good care of my bags and even had a hot tip on a good local bar where I enjoyed some delicous porter.
These look like some stand up porters...
They certainly aren't sitting down.TN said:
This is one of my favorites. More of a brown porter than a robust (see post #12).
I just drank my flag porter. It was pretty good, I like mine a little more 'smokey' I guess in taste. Still good though, I only have my samuel smiths taddy porter left to drink out of my porters but how can I complain about that? I haven't had yuengling porter yet, I will guess its pretty good for the price, but not on par with some of the better ones mentioned here. If I were to go to the store and just get an average drinking beer I usually pick up a yuengling black and tan, its like the same price as molson and labatt and way better. I hope they start carrying that yuengling porter at wegmans, because I can't complain about drinking a 12pack or porter for like 8 bucks.
I haven't had yuengling porter yet, I will guess its pretty good for the price, but not on par with some of the better ones mentioned here. If I were to go to the store and just get an average drinking beer I usually pick up a yuengling black and tan, its like the same price as molson and labatt and way better. I hope they start carrying that yuengling porter at wegmans, because I can't complain about drinking a 12pack or porter for like 8 bucks.
I've seen that and thought about trying it, but hadn't heard anything about it. Next time I see one I'll give it a try.BikeGeek said:This is one of my favorites. More of a brown porter than a robust (see post #12).
I always thought Iron City ought to come out with the "Joey" Porter...guaranteed to sell well at Steelers games...
stosh said:
Nope... I called my local brew store and it is not available in La...
