Samuel Smith's The Famous Taddy Porter - Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)

PapaEugene

Netherlands

4.63/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

I was lucky. De Vlaamse Reus in Wageningen managed to get their hands on some Sam Smith classics. I chose the Taddy Porter just to stay away from their Barley Wine and Imperial Stout for once.

A: Black but saw some dark ruby shining once it came close to the candle. One finger thick light brown head.

S: Roasted malts, slight caramel, chocolate and some red fruits.

T: GREAT. Dark roasted malts, notes of cacoa and a bit of coffee. Some citrus and woody bitterness in the aftertaste. All in a great balance and natural occurence.

M: Medium body, medium carbonation and a nice silky mouthfeel.

D: Another great natural Samuel Smith. Great taste without adding chocolate or coffee... with Sam Smith they come naturally and in perfect balance.

Serving type: bottle

10-16-2009 17:45:07 | More by PapaEugene

Proclarush

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-19-2013 17:17:52 | More by Proclarush

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

05-19-2013 00:56:53 | More by BeerForMuscle

jkane101

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-18-2013 22:15:37 | More by jkane101

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

05-18-2013 22:11:46 | More by Photekut

Xzfgiimtsath

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

05-17-2013 12:40:51 | More by Xzfgiimtsath

datalager

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-16-2013 21:05:46 | More by datalager

Morockm

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-16-2013 00:03:13 | More by Morockm

Skeeze

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-15-2013 21:41:09 | More by Skeeze

CoryR

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

05-15-2013 01:55:33 | More by CoryR

LuckyJohn

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

05-13-2013 18:17:21 | More by LuckyJohn

cornpone

New York

3.5/5  rDev -16.3%

05-11-2013 21:27:36 | More by cornpone

smokinyodas

Florida

4.85/5  rDev +16%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

If I could only take five beers to Valhalla, Samuel Smith's The Famous Taddy Porter would be one of them.

Out pours a dark clean brown porter with a smooth creamy head. There is a fantastic aroma that comes from the West Yorkshire Square Yeast. The taste of roasted malts is one to savor as it gives way to mellow hints of coffee and chocolate. A semi-sweet nutty molasses or butterscotch note lingers in the middle until the dry fruity esters take over at the end.

A Beer, A beer, My Kingdom for a Beer, now If only I could afford to buy this Taddy Porter in Kegs. In conclusion, this is a perfectly blended Porter, one that is generous in both the iconic beauty of beer flavors while yet never being overbalanced in harmonious perfection. Clearly the legacy of Samuel Smith continues till this day and in my opinion stands out as a uniquely proud king of beers without equal.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 14:23:55 | More by smokinyodas

FCRICH

New York

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-11-2013 02:23:01 | More by FCRICH

atr2605

New York

4.33/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A-pours black with a tan head with good retention that leaves a nice lacing
S-faint coffee and chocolate
T-More of the same with the flavors melting together and leaving a nice coffee flavor on the palate
M-medium bodied with a good amount of carbonation
O-such a solid beer. could drink this every day.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 01:03:54 | More by atr2605

Packman4IL

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

05-10-2013 03:22:55 | More by Packman4IL

J_Dub

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-09-2013 23:50:38 | More by J_Dub

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-09-2013 23:42:10 | More by tommyguz

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-09-2013 19:38:40 | More by ncstateplaya

JakeDebus

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-09-2013 19:30:00 | More by JakeDebus

Bill235

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +13.6%

05-09-2013 18:41:33 | More by Bill235

thatdewguy

North Carolina

5/5  rDev +19.6%

05-09-2013 05:14:18 | More by thatdewguy

Kelp

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-09-2013 05:01:28 | More by Kelp

DrewShalvoy

California

4.75/5  rDev +13.6%

05-08-2013 03:54:54 | More by DrewShalvoy

Kevincredible

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -16.3%

05-08-2013 02:21:42 | More by Kevincredible