Smuttynose Robust Porter - Smuttynose Brewing Company

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rAvg: 4.16
pDev: 10.34%
Reviews: 938
Hads: 510

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Smuttynose Brewing Company

New Hampshire, United States

Style | ABV
American Porter | 6.20% ABV

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

Massachusetts

4.43/5 rDev +6.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Huge rocky light brown head that holds up very well and seems to stick everywhere it can. It literally is one of the best heads I have seen in a long time. Big aroma of highly roasted malt, a pinch of sweetness in there also. Very smooth with a creamy backbone. Robust they say and robust it is with a sturdy full body. Roasted malt is very prevalent and gives a quick snappish twang then a blanketing of softer roasted malt flavour slowly cover the mouth again with suggestions of French roast coffee and unsweetened chocolate. Tight berry like fruitiness within and a mild warming alcohol slowly warms the mouth and body. Damn good drinking.

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2002 19:54:08 | More by Jason

Todd

Massachusetts

4.33/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Presentation: 12oz brown bottle. Very interesting b&w label comprised of a strong man holding a keg in one and woman in the other. A little dog in a bag at their side. "Cirque du François Oeuf" reads the caption. Freshness cleary marked.

Appearance: Extreme dark. As dark as any Stout, but with deep brown pitches. A healthy, rich tan lace clinges from the dark abyss from which it reaches.

Smell: A grand dose of soft dark malts, caramel, faint dark fruitiness, subdued floral hop aroma and notes of coffee.

Taste: Mouthfeel is medium, smooth. Upfront citrus rind hop flavour that dominates the entire palate. It sharpens with a grapfruit juice quality, then dissapates. The black malts are the main culprits which lend to the acrid taste. Soon after, some lightly burnt malt/chocolate/coffee ground flavours poke through to score the palate. Finishes a bit dry with more of that lightly burnt medly.

Notes: One of Smuttynose's most complex and tasty brews to date. Haven't had many Robust Porters, but this is indeed true to the modern day interpretation of a Porter, and it is indeed robust in flavour.

Serving type: bottle

10-18-2000 00:00:01 | More by Todd

More User Reviews:

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