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Smuttynose Robust Porter - Smuttynose Brewing Company

Smuttynose Robust PorterSmuttynose Robust Porter

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read more »		 rAvg: 4.16
pDev: 10.34%
Reviews: 938
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Brewed by:
Smuttynose Brewing Company visit their website
New Hampshire, United States

Style | ABV
American Porter |  6.20% ABV

Availability: Year-round. bottle (876), on-tap (56), cask (3), growler (3). 

Notes:
This hearty, mahogany colored ale is brewed to evoke the dark, full-bodied ales that were a favorite of dockworkers and warehousemen (hence the name “Porter”) in 19th century London. It is a good bet that when Dickens’ Mr. Pickwick sat down for a pint, we would have been drinking an ale much like our Robust Porter.This is a smooth and very drinkable beer, characterized by its well-balanced malt and hops, plus subtle notes of coffee and chocolate.

43 IBU
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Reviews by Biscuit033:
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Biscuit033

Pennsylvania

4.63/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Very dark brown, almost black with a two+ finger caramel color headwith very nice retention and lacing.

S: Very strong dark roasty malts and espresso notes.

T: Roaty, campdire like smokiness, dark very bitter chocolate and espresso with a hint of oatmeal or cream.

M: Full, smooth, and creamy.

D: There is so much going on here that I want to keep going back for more. The low ABV makes it easy to have a few of these.

Serving type: bottle

11-19-2008 00:20:26 | More by Biscuit033
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Lee_Hancock

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

05-24-2013 21:24:29 | More by Lee_Hancock
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WallingBrew

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-24-2013 03:25:47 | More by WallingBrew
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Mattyb79

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-23-2013 02:41:26 | More by Mattyb79
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puuj

California

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-22-2013 17:51:41 | More by puuj
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Focusf111

Vermont

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-20-2013 21:54:46 | More by Focusf111
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Beergelden

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-20-2013 12:22:13 | More by Beergelden
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bcuz7

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-19-2013 21:37:47 | More by bcuz7
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tourdot

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-18-2013 19:26:37 | More by tourdot
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mattsucks

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%

05-18-2013 14:31:42 | More by mattsucks
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FCRICH

New York

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-18-2013 02:23:23 | More by FCRICH
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Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

05-16-2013 03:42:17 | More by Jason1337
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brureview

Massachusetts

3.84/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

The beer poured a very dark chocolate-coffee color with a 3F head in a stein.

Aroma: very strong vanilla-chocolate.

The mouth feel is moderately carbonated.

The taste is complex-especially for a 5.7%ABV beer. Chocolate, lemon.

Hoppy, and pungent in the finish.

Overall a solid porter.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 01:28:56 | More by brureview
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mattcrill

Ohio

4.68/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Aroma: Big chocolate, cocoa powder, espresso notes up front. Clean fermentation character. Roasted malt profile is big and bad.

Appearance: Jet black pour with a khaki sticky head that laces and retains well.

Flavor: Big roasted profile continues. Lots of cocoa, espresso, powdered chocolate notes, and hot chocolate flavors. Malt profile is balanced by earthy hop bitterness. Balance is nearly even with the roasted malts and hop character playing off each other. Finish is clean and dry.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, slight roasted malt astringency. No alcohol heat.

Overall impression: Wow. Really impressive. Loved the roasted profile. I think this is the best Smuttynose beer. Well done!

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 00:42:39 | More by mattcrill
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Chegui

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-14-2013 20:21:21 | More by Chegui
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Sparty55

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-14-2013 04:07:01 | More by Sparty55
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andrewschirmer

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +20.2%

05-14-2013 00:50:13 | More by andrewschirmer
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ToddHolder

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-11-2013 01:30:55 | More by ToddHolder
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ncstateplaya

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-08-2013 13:49:37 | More by ncstateplaya
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blknikon

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%

05-07-2013 23:25:00 | More by blknikon
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dalepryor

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-07-2013 21:09:54 | More by dalepryor
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creal92

Kentucky

4.8/5  rDev +15.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass.

A - Very dark brown with a tan brown head. Very silky.

S - Chocolatey and fruity malt that makes a great smelling beer.

T - Chocolate, coffee and raisin.

M - Texture is extremely creamy and silky. Very pleasant.

Overall - This is an extraordinary porter. Highly recommended.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2013 04:11:32 | More by creal92
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syndelee

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-05-2013 03:06:35 | More by syndelee
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craftbrew502

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

05-04-2013 23:41:41 | More by craftbrew502
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TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%

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Smuttynose Robust Porter from Smuttynose Brewing Company
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