TWO - Port City Brewing

Thorpe429

Illinois

2.73/5  rDev -33.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75

On tap at Rustico in Alexandria. Served in a snifter. Pours near black. Nose is far too smokey and meaty. Smoked herring. Some roast underneath. Flavor is similar, but more intense on the smoke. A bit more background beer as it warms, but I just couldn’t get into this one.

Serving type: on-tap

02-04-2013 15:28:45 | More by Thorpe429

Novabrewer

4/5  rDev -2%

05-22-2013 20:50:31 | More by Novabrewer

T12oy

4.75/5  rDev +16.4%

04-22-2013 17:55:14 | More by T12oy

nwatson

Virginia

4/5  rDev -2%

03-08-2013 07:11:48 | More by nwatson

JoeD15

District of Columbia

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

03-05-2013 05:03:53 | More by JoeD15

jfmorey

Virginia

3.85/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A pint glass on tap at Whole Foods in Vienna

Very dark brown with a tan head, good lacing

The taste is more woody than smokey, and given the high alcohol, well balanced. More similar to an imperial porter than smoked.

Mouthfeel is a bit light.

Very good overall but not true to the style.

Serving type: on-tap

03-04-2013 21:26:28 | More by jfmorey

Loveyourbeer

Virginia

4/5  rDev -2%

02-24-2013 19:38:55 | More by Loveyourbeer

nmann08

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

02-21-2013 22:58:49 | More by nmann08

chardisty

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

02-21-2013 20:14:51 | More by chardisty

Lee_Hancock

Maryland

4/5  rDev -2%

02-17-2013 21:30:10 | More by Lee_Hancock

ygtbsm94

Virginia

4/5  rDev -2%

02-10-2013 05:48:46 | More by ygtbsm94

TheFunGuy

Virginia

4.04/5  rDev -1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

I had this in the tasting room, served in a 10oz snifter. It was poured very black with a tan head that faded slowly, to the point I took the first sip through the head.

The smell is thick malt, roast, and some hop.

The taste meets the smell, with less smoke than I expected. An aggressive stout, but mild on the smoke. Because of this, you can drink quicker than you usually can with this style.

I spent some time in Bamberg, where they really like their smoked beer, and this is on the very mild side of that type of beer.

At first I as disappointed, but having thought about it this is a great marketing beer and way to introduce people to the style.

Serving type: on-tap

02-09-2013 19:32:16 | More by TheFunGuy

2dogbrew

Virginia

4.66/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

I was lucky to try this 2nd anniversary beer from Port City before the keg was kicked. Wow, what a great beer. This is a Smoked Imperial Porter. More of an Imperial Porter with smoked malts than a smoked beer, in my opinion.

Appearance - reminds me of their porter, which I think is a great beer. Near black color, tan head.

Smell - excellent roasted character with just the right amount of smoke. Hops come through but not overly pronounced.

Taste - couldn't have been better. I am not a big fan of smoked beers, this beer had a good level of smokiness which blended perfectly with the roasted malts. Tastes like a bigger version of their porter with smoked malts added.

Overall - just a solid beer. Glad to have had the chance to try it. Will definitely seek this out!

Serving type: on-tap

02-08-2013 00:14:59 | More by 2dogbrew