Smuttynose Baltic Porter (Big Beer Series) - Smuttynose Brewing Company

deg

New Hampshire

4.05/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

The beer had a rich brown color. After pouring some into a glass, there was an impressive thick coffee colored head. I could smell something, but I couldn't identify it. Whatever it was, the smell was weak. When I drank it, I noticed a wide variety of flavors. Roasted coffee, malt, all with a slight bitterness. I think I picked up a little fig in there... but I'm not sure. Maybe I should have another... The beer felt rich and creamy. However, I wouldn't want to drink a whole lot of this in one sitting. It was a bit heavy to knock back more than a bottle at once.

Serving type: bottle

03-17-2008 13:55:04 | More by deg

Cdunk11

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-24-2013 19:45:31 | More by Cdunk11

Chugger

New York

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-24-2013 01:49:32 | More by Chugger

oldedog

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-24-2013 01:39:32 | More by oldedog

bpfrush

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-24-2013 01:22:03 | More by bpfrush

beagle75

Iowa

3.3/5  rDev -22.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a bomber into a half-pint chalice.

A: Opaque,dark brown color with one finger of beige foam head. Light lacing remains on the glass.

S: Moderate intensity roast is smoke-affected. Grain appears fairly refined, with some herbaceous mint able to be coaxed out with agitation. This beer becomes intensely chocolatey as it warms, elevating the experience in a better-late-than-never way. No alcohol is detected.

T: Begins off-dry, with early acidity that overtaxes the palate in a way that blurs the line between tasted and felt qualities. Dark qualities begins to establish a foothold during the middle, showing some raisin, bread, and roast. Smoke is finally revealed late, lingering on the palate in the presence of moderate bitterness. No alcohol is detected.

M: Thick viscosity, extremely acidic on the palate, with low carbonation.

D/O: This otherwise-good porter is diminished considerably by the extent to which tasted and felt acidity is present. Like other high gravity dark beers with similar failings, the mood is turned a bit schizophrenic by the acidity that simultaneously sends heavy flavors scattering and sears the palate.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 01:34:27 | More by beagle75

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-22-2013 22:39:28 | More by randylangford

davesway10

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -18%

05-22-2013 18:35:20 | More by davesway10

NJBeer265

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-22-2013 15:53:29 | More by NJBeer265

gamanley

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-22-2013 02:52:11 | More by gamanley

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-21-2013 20:24:12 | More by InspectorBob

marley2112

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-20-2013 02:30:39 | More by marley2112

bcuz7

Florida

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-19-2013 21:38:05 | More by bcuz7

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-18-2013 22:00:13 | More by Photekut

AL89BR

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-18-2013 19:45:23 | More by AL89BR

teeeebs

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-14-2013 21:13:51 | More by teeeebs

HuskyinPDX

Washington

3.96/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Bottle opened on 4.21.13
2013 Vintage

A - Pours a very dark brown with a fizzy brown two inch head that fades quickly.

S - Coffee, vanilla, roasted malts.

T - Vanilla up front, then coffee and finishes with a touch of soy.

D - Lower carbonation with a heavier body.

O - Vanilla and coffee heavy. Nice Baltic Porter that drinks really easy.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 04:42:28 | More by HuskyinPDX

zillo043068

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-12-2013 17:54:08 | More by zillo043068

Jonada

New Jersey

4.04/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Review #100

2013 bottle. Served in a snifter.

Appearance: Pours a deep dark brown color with 2 fingers of a creamy dark tan head with good retention and lacing. Body is nearly opaque with only slight hints of ruby red along the bottom edge of the glass.

Smell: Bitter dark chocolate, roasted malt, earthy hops, with light hints of raisin and molasses.

Taste: Roasted malt, black licorice, roasted coffee, bakers chocolate, booze, with a light caramel presence in the finish.

Mouthfeel: Lighter end of full bodied, viscous mouthfeel. Medium carbonation.

Overall: Really good beer though a bit boozy for being "only" 9.8%. Definitely worth picking up now, but I'd also be interested to see what some age does to this.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 00:13:46 | More by Jonada

ummswimmin

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-11-2013 22:38:49 | More by ummswimmin

mportnoy

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +11.2%

05-11-2013 20:28:22 | More by mportnoy

theminutemen

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-09-2013 21:29:09 | More by theminutemen

caguiar

New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-09-2013 15:51:18 | More by caguiar

ItalianHopHead203

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-09-2013 14:34:08 | More by ItalianHopHead203

Hairrrrrrrr

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-09-2013 01:22:31 | More by Hairrrrrrrr