Smuttynose Robust Porter - Smuttynose Brewing Company

BuxMontBeerLover

Pennsylvania

4.22/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Purchased a Smuttynose Variety pack. This was the Brewer's Choice selection in the pack.

Variety pack: $16.99/12

Enjoyed in a DFH Signature Glass

A - Pours a deep brown, almost black, totally opaque color. A nice foamy one finger head on the initial pour fades to a thin white coating during the tasting. A fair amount of sticky lacing on the side of the glass.

S - A really strong coffee and burnt malt aroma. Very inviting.

T - A really good beer whose flavor is dominated by chocolate, coffee and roasted malts. A very easy beer to drink. Not heavy at all. A slight bitterness does come into play by the time you finish the glass. The low ABV makes this perfect for sessioning.

M - Medium carbonation. The beer has a nice creamy-like mouthfeel.

O - I liked this beer. Reminded me of a stout in certain aspects. I enjoyed the mix of various flavors. I look forward to sampling the other beers in the Smuttynose Variety pack.

Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2011 13:58:22 | More by BuxMontBeerLover

brandon911

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-25-2013 02:56:51 | More by brandon911

Lee_Hancock

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

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

WallingBrew

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

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

Mattyb79

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

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

puuj

California

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-22-2013 17:51:41 | More by puuj

Focusf111

Vermont

4/5  rDev -3.8%

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

Beergelden

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

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

bcuz7

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-19-2013 21:37:47 | More by bcuz7

tourdot

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-18-2013 19:26:37 | More by tourdot

mattsucks

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%

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

FCRICH

New York

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-18-2013 02:23:23 | More by FCRICH

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

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

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

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

Chegui

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-14-2013 20:21:21 | More by Chegui

Sparty55

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

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

andrewschirmer

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +20.2%

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

ToddHolder

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

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

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

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

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%

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

dalepryor

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -3.8%

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

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

syndelee

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

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

craftbrew502

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

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