Shaman's Porter
Atwater Brewery

Shaman's PorterShaman's Porter
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From:
Atwater Brewery
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
6%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.37 | pDev: 24.04%
Reviews:
25
Ratings:
45
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 02, 2016
Added:
Jan 26, 2006
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
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Ratings by weeare138:
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Reviewed by weeare138 from Pennsylvania

3.97/5  rDev +17.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On draft at the brewpub on 11/15/05...
Appears a black with a small tan head and lacing typical of a nitro pour.
Smell is of chocolate, black patent, and creamy sweetness.
Taste is of the same aromas that I would expect from a decent American porter.
Mouthfeel is smooth, sweet, rich, and full bodied.
Drinkability is nice.
Feb 14, 2006
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.5 by yuenglingfan101 from Ohio

Feb 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.06 by VaTechPhilly from New York

Jul 04, 2015
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Rated by Oldmankeebler from Connecticut

4.95/5  rDev +46.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
A sweet slightly smoky flavor with a hint of vanilla.
Mar 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by scottbrew4u from Pennsylvania

Feb 11, 2015
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Reviewed by GRG1313 from California

2.47/5  rDev -26.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Looks very nice and promise in the nose which is a decent Bourbon character.
It all falls apart when you taste it. Thin, watery, no body, no character and with a clearly unintended sour chocolate tone. No need to try again for me.
Dec 17, 2014
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Reviewed by Budinetz from Pennsylvania

3.93/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Poured on tap into a cold pint glass (not by choice) at xfinity live in Philly.

Pours a super deep brown color, almost has a rusty red hue in the color. Lacing present around the glass and minimal head retention. Smells of dark malt and roasted barley. No overwhelming, over the top smells, just plain old good smelling porter. Tastes of roasted barley with a hint of coffee bean and the smallest essence of vanilla. Good flavor overall. Mouthfeel is pleasant. A bit of prickle on the tongue. Would get this again for sure. Highly underrated porter in my opinion.
Dec 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ejimhof from Pennsylvania

Sep 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by wrightst from Maryland

Jun 06, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by BrewtalHonesty from Oregon

Mar 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by RyanCFriedrich from Michigan

Feb 10, 2014
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Reviewed by mvanaskie13 from Pennsylvania

3.31/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Poured into a sam adams custom glass: color is near black, no real brown edges, head is tan and dense with finer bubbles and presents about 1/2 inch thick, then creates some lacing and lingers well.

Smell is slightly acidic, but its overtaken by the malty flavors and light earthy hops; some biscuit, toast and chocolate are prominent.

Taste is lightly thick, not quite cloying, sweetness is definitely present, possibly some lactose backing this up? malt flavors are chocolate, biscuit, toast. There is a mild bourbon/oak note, its subtle but present.

Mouthfeel is a bit heavy on the tongue, not cloying but thick like a milkshake, i'm still thinking lactose; its carbonation is stinging and slightly drying.

Overall, an okay beer - it seems to miss the mark of a bourbon porter as it does not seem to meet porter qualities (maybe a sweet stout, except for the chocolate) and its bourbon/oak qualities are muddled.
Jan 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by tommy5 from Michigan

Dec 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by JamesBell from Georgia

Dec 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Kerrie from Michigan

Nov 28, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by Jaysmittyland from Michigan

Nov 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Rons35 from Michigan

Feb 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by lupercmda from North Carolina

Jan 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by BlissJunkie from Michigan

Jan 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by buschbeer from Ohio

Dec 30, 2012
Shaman's Porter from Atwater Brewery
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 45 ratings