José Martí American Porter - Cigar City Brewing

route66pubs

California

4.38/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a deep dark chocolate. Decent tan-ish head retreats to the sides of the glass, where it clings in earnest.

Just a hint of roasted chocolate in the aroma. Surprisingly not overwhelming at all, but disappointedly somewhat lacking. With each successive sip, the roasted malts gain in their aroma, raising the score.

Roasted coffee bean and some small amount of chocolate in the mouth overwhelm any other flavor from possibly being noticed. This is quite enjoyable and rides the perfect balance flavor here. Very little can be better.

There are definitely some hops in there somewhere as can be attested to by the bitterness I FEEL but do not taste. It combines with what feels like a slight alcohol burn.

Yes, this feels like 8%. No, I have no problem with that. More please, as this is very easy drinking.

Serving type: bottle

01-15-2011 03:14:45 | More by route66pubs

Vonerichs

Illinois

4.21/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Dark brown with a reddish surface hue. Minimal carbonation.

Dark roast coffee, chocolate, and piney and earth hop aromas.

True to word, it's a hoppy porter. The chocolate and roast are the dominating flavors with a hefty dose of pine. The finish is a brown leafy taste.

Mouthfeel is on the lighter side of medium with good carbonation. It's just a little chalky.

It's a very nice hoppy porter. The hops didn't overtake the roast characteristics and it is still recognizable as a porter.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 23:44:00 | More by Vonerichs

sblank

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

05-22-2013 15:53:24 | More by sblank

velcrogrip

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -14%

05-22-2013 03:55:53 | More by velcrogrip

Andreias21

Florida

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-21-2013 17:00:27 | More by Andreias21

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

05-21-2013 01:52:50 | More by johntfox

DaGio

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

05-21-2013 01:41:44 | More by DaGio

bcuz7

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

05-19-2013 21:21:02 | More by bcuz7

MarkyMOD

Colorado

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-19-2013 03:31:52 | More by MarkyMOD

clay23

New York

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-19-2013 01:38:00 | More by clay23

SSEngelbrecht

Louisiana

4.35/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured into a standard pint glass.

This pours super dark brown with a light tan head that fades quickly. Bits of lacing remain on the glass as it is emptied, not heavy.

The smell of this beer is amazing. It has roasted malt, caramel, brown sugar, smoke and molasses very prominently.

The taste is quite smoky and tangy at first with a burnt smoky finish and bitter hop after taste. I really didn't know what to make of it. As it came up to room temperature, the flavors really bloomed. The complex roasted malts and caramel, the hoppy bitterness, the smokiness that were all present in the aroma came out fully.

I also picked up flavors of dark fruit, earthy leather, cocoa and tobacco that I found pleasant.

Overall, this is a really complex porter that stands out among those I've tried. I think its better as it warms to 65-70 degrees. The smoke is heavy on this one and the aftertaste is really strong

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 01:08:38 | More by SSEngelbrecht

Bosoxfan20

Oklahoma

4.45/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A- Poured into a Cigar City sniffer glass (yeah, kinda nerdy but it seemed right). Near black with deep mohogany accents and a 1.5 finger tan head. Solid retention as a cake of creamy head remained on top all the way to finish. Very nice lacing. Not sure why this porter seems to receive such average appearance ratings. It's a mean looking porter.

S- Big chocolate, toffee, mocha, and roasted malt notes. Chalky, earthyness also comes through with coffee on the back end. Similar to Maduro, but more intense.

T- Just like the nose indicates, but the hops step up to the plate a little more here. Just the way I like my porter...Lots of chocolate, caramel, and hop bitterness to finish it off. Bitter and dry.

M- Full flavored, mid body. Avg drinkability, but a wonder creamy feel. At 8%, it lets you know what you are getting yourself into without taking over the palate.

O- Certainly an american style porter with the hop presence. Love the balance and complexity. Maybe not for those that prefer the English style porters with lower IBUs, but damn, it's so good. Right there with COOP Gran Sport as my favorite porters.

No bottled on date that I could find
$7.49 for a 4 pk

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 17:03:03 | More by Bosoxfan20

THEOPTIMATOR88

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

05-16-2013 02:55:49 | More by THEOPTIMATOR88

ffOpusx

California

3.88/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Got this via trade!

S - roasted malt, chocolate and some hops

A - dark brown color with a brown head little lacing

T - roasted malt comes through with chocolate flavors, nicely hopped

M - Nice full body

O - This is a good beer easy drinking, will enjoy the rest of it!

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 18:49:42 | More by ffOpusx

MatthewPlus

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

05-15-2013 14:37:46 | More by MatthewPlus

Ethan-UF

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

05-14-2013 19:00:05 | More by Ethan-UF

Eastside151

Ohio

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-14-2013 12:04:07 | More by Eastside151

aLenwell

Florida

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-14-2013 00:52:53 | More by aLenwell

OBeerMeGreatOne

California

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Pours out deep brown, almost black, solid tan head, moderate lace.

Roasted chocolate, earth and heavy citrus make up most of the smell.

Chocolate, roasted malts and lemon rind start this off. Wood and earth follow, with a nice roasted, grassy finish. Does down thick and smooth.

Very nice, heavily hopped porter. Would certainly grab another if given a chance.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 21:47:19 | More by OBeerMeGreatOne

Ford

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-12-2013 03:04:19 | More by Ford

DaveHack

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-11-2013 22:29:10 | More by DaveHack

kell50

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-11-2013 03:15:56 | More by kell50

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -20.1%

05-10-2013 22:18:54 | More by mikeburd1128

JRBecks

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

05-09-2013 21:45:16 | More by JRBecks

InVinoVeritas

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -20.1%

05-09-2013 02:36:58 | More by InVinoVeritas