Smuttynose Robust Porter - Smuttynose Brewing Company

jucifer1818

Florida

4.2/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Ive been wanting to try this one for over a month now, ever seeing it on tap in waterworks. been meaning to pick up a bottle for a few weeks now but I've been distracted

Hopefully it will be worth the wait

Appearance: Extremely dark brown, but not completely fading out to black. Id say it probably 32-35 SRM. little head (maybe a quarter of a finger) that quickly disapates
4/5

smell: Heavy chocolate, roasted barley, dark fruits, and candy sugar, with just a hint of bready, biscuit malts. My nose litterly get lost in the glass the smell is so good, and because of that, Ill give this one the best rating I can give it
5/5

Taste: Strong smokey flavors, with powdery black chocolate/grinded up coffee after taste. they certainly got the "robust" part right in this brew, this stuff is great

4/5

Mouthfeel: Slick, dark, and syrupy. but not too syrupy. I would describe it as very watered down Hershey syrup, that leaves a sweet sticky feeling on your tongue.
4/5

Overall: Im going to give this one a 4/5

It has an exceptional smell, and a good taste/mouthfeel, but it can be a bit too abrasive and sticky at time. Now don't get me wrong, I like a good strong sticky beer more than the next guy, but it kinda overdoes it a bit.

and it needs more camel and coffee in the flavor, and a bitt less smoked and roasted barley. Overall I would probably have this brew again if the price was right

defiantly a great beer for a ice cream beer float

cheers.

Serving type: bottle

12-16-2012 21:08:52 | More by jucifer1818

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

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%

04-29-2013 02:23:18 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

Lukass

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

04-27-2013 02:08:24 | More by Lukass

taez555

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

04-25-2013 23:17:03 | More by taez555

coreyfmcdonald

Georgia

4.2/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12oz bottle into a snifter. Not sure how old this bottle is, but the best by date was 1/16/13

A: Pours an opaque pitch black with two fingers of dense tan head. Retention is very good and lacing is superb.

S: Roasted malts mix with malted milk balls and dark chocolate to create a very nice aroma. The aromas mix extremely well together.

T: Dark chocolate and roasted malts dominate the flavor. The beer stays quite dry throughout. A milk chocolate flavor also comes out, adding to the complexity.

M: Medium thickness with adequate carbonation. Very good for the style.

O: Not the most complex beer I've ever tasted, but the flavors work very well for the style and is quite tasty. Impressive.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 01:23:01 | More by coreyfmcdonald

CheapBeerBuzz

California

4/5  rDev -3.8%

04-22-2013 06:28:31 | More by CheapBeerBuzz