Brew Labs #5 1842 Porter
Weston Brewing Company & O'Malley's Pub

Brew Labs #5 1842 PorterBrew Labs #5 1842 Porter
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From:
Weston Brewing Company & O'Malley's Pub
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
88
Avg:
3.94 | pDev: 8.88%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
28
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 03, 2017
Added:
Jun 17, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  4
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Ratings by TheCondor:
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Reviewed by TheCondor from Missouri

4.03/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
My wife actually bought this for me at the store as a surprise. I have kind of been avoiding Weston for a while because of a bad experience with one of their beers. However, I have heard the Brew Labs series isn't too bad, and I had to drink it anyway. I mean, its' still beer...Side poured with standard vigor from the bottle into a large tulip glass.

Appearance - As a porter should, it poured as black as oil with a nice fluffy, tan head that lasted for some time. Brew leaves good lacing as well. The bottle itself is also kind of cool, very old time label. The 1842 in the name denoted when the brewery was founded.

Smell - The smell was little off. Of course there were the requisite dark roasted malts, coffee, and chocolate scents, but there was kind of a funky, off-smell to it. I couldn't put my finger on it, it almost smelled like a citronella candle....and I wasn't outside.

Taste - Fortunately, I could not pick up that funkiness in the taste. The brew was actually quite good, with roasted malts throughout balanced by a hint of hops. Coffee and chocolate also played into the taste. Excellent taste after an unusual nose.

Mouthfeel - A little overcarbonated and thin on the finish, but it did finish smooth. Because of the thinness, it wasn't as rich as some other porters I have had.

Overall - This is certainly a beer worth trying. I'm not sure if it is distributed outside the KC-St. Joseph area, but it worth a try if you are ever in the area or happen to visit the brewery. I want to give it another shot, thinking about going to the brewery and seeing if they have growlers of this for sale. I would buy it again for sure.
Jul 08, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.96 by Mike from New Hampshire

Apr 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.83 by jw4free from Kansas

Aug 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.91 by 22Blue from Kansas

Mar 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by Hohnbaum from Kansas

Mar 13, 2016
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Reviewed by Harrison8 from Missouri

4.1/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours a lovely black, with a thick, foamy, desert tan head. Lacing is decent. Aroma is full of roasted, smooth malts. Taste opens up with malts and a little chocolate sweetness. Mouth feel is good. Feels robust and smooth, and not watery. Overall, I'm impressed with this beer. Wasn't expecting much, but it is great.

Served in a 12oz snifter.
Jan 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Azeotrope from Nebraska

Feb 27, 2015
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Rated by Meyertj from Kansas

4.78/5  rDev +21.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
This porter is awesome. It is very smooth.
Dec 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Nov 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by gofacethecraftcooler from Kansas

Oct 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Birdlegs from Washington

Aug 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by thufflife from Missouri

Jul 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Punisher from Missouri

Jun 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jbwimer from Kansas

Jun 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by hollywood_15063 from Pennsylvania

May 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by KCRealAle from Missouri

Apr 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by jaydoc from Kansas

Feb 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jewellrunner from Missouri

Jun 29, 2013
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Reviewed by PrivateEquity from Kansas

3.82/5  rDev -3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
A - Beer out of bomber. Filthy dark beer. Looks great. Nice thick tan style head. Lacing leaves some to be desired.

S - Strong dark chocolate roasted malts.

T - Taste matches the smell. Strong chocolate malt is not shy.

M - Lightly dry mouth feel.

O - Nice chocolate stout, though I am not a fan of the style.
Mar 19, 2013
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Reviewed by JuicesFlowing from Kansas

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Poured into a balloon glass.

The beer is as black as an espresso bean with brown coming through on the edges. A vanilla head recedes to a group of bubbles with light lacing remaining on the glass.

The beer smells of roasted malts, alcohol up front, then an inky, oily licorice and vanilla follow.

The beer tastes a good part of the aroma. There's a decent amount of burnt malts up front, then an oily licorice body. Some sweet vanilla extract, and a faint bitter coffee finish.

The mouthfeel is somewhat dry, but altogether not bad. There's a smoothness to it as well.

Overall, I wish I knew the ABV to this. Altogether, an above average beer from Weston. More good qualities than bad.
Jan 05, 2013
Brew Labs #5 1842 Porter from Weston Brewing Company & O'Malley's Pub
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 28 ratings