Shallow Grave - Heretic Brewing Company

AWolfAtTheDoor

California

3.78/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Second beer of my NYE taste-a-thon. First beer from Jamil and Heretic.

Pours VERY dark into my pint glass, hints of ruby shine through at the right angle when held up to the light.

Delicious roasted goodness on the nose. Sweet chocolate notes as well.

Tastes more like an American Stout than an American Porter (is there such a nothing? Not according to the BJCP). Roasty and bitter. Hint of hop character. Bitterness is a touch strong for a Porter.

Mouthfeel is nice. Thickish and well carbonated. Spot on for the style.

Overall this is a good beer. It somewhat straddles the lines between American Stout and Robust Porter, but honestly should have been called a stout. Naming/marketing discrepancies aside, this is definitely a really nice beer. Highly recommend seeking it out if you're not afraid of stouts or robust porters.

Serving type: bottle

01-01-2013 08:35:46 | More by AWolfAtTheDoor

stealth

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

05-21-2013 05:13:45 | More by stealth

PHBoiler

Illinois

4.36/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

22 oz bomber poured into Sam Adams perfect pint

Deep dark brown with a perfect 1/2 inch chocolate brown head

Inviting to drink with the eyes, but the nose isn't strong. Difficult to pick up what is on the way.

Deep, rich chocolate flavors with a nice roast that stays roasty but doesn't convert to coffee. Dark chocolate richness with only mild bitterness that balances the flavor. Perfect mouthfeel that is rich and satisfying but not overly thick.

This beer stands up with Midwest heavyweights like Edmund Fitzgerald and Founders Porter.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 03:23:26 | More by PHBoiler

largadeer

California

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

04-30-2013 23:21:46 | More by largadeer

Theosphere

California

4/5  rDev +1.5%

04-23-2013 18:52:42 | More by Theosphere

4DAloveofSTOUT

Illinois

4.14/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

thanks to archenemybrew for this beer!

poured into tulip glass.

Appearance: black bodied beer with 3 fingers of tan head that results from a hard pour. Spotty lacing and good head retention.

Smell: Chocolate and mild roast malts! This is a great smelling porter!

Taste: Exactly like the nose. Nice chocolate note with a mellow roast malt flavor. As you keep drinking this beer, the roast starts to build a little bit. A hint of sassparilla and light smoke in the finish.

Mouthfeel: medium bodied beer with moderate carbonation. Really nice and easy drinking porter. Mouthfeel is appropriate for the style with just a little bit of creaminess. Not a hint of 7% abv. A well made beer.

Overall: Great example of a porter. Great chocolate notes; thats definately my favorite part about this beer. Its a solid beer for sure.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2013 01:29:44 | More by 4DAloveofSTOUT

DavidHume

California

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

03-31-2013 23:39:12 | More by DavidHume

OMPH

California

4.75/5  rDev +20.6%

03-26-2013 19:11:18 | More by OMPH

JoshTellez

California

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

03-25-2013 01:50:55 | More by JoshTellez

brotherloco

California

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

03-15-2013 02:41:47 | More by brotherloco

ScottieD

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +1.5%

03-02-2013 01:39:58 | More by ScottieD

Rwalford74

Australia

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

02-23-2013 05:17:33 | More by Rwalford74

pheggeseth

California

4/5  rDev +1.5%

02-11-2013 20:44:46 | More by pheggeseth

spakman

California

4/5  rDev +1.5%

02-11-2013 00:28:33 | More by spakman

Arbitrator

California

3.25/5  rDev -17.5%

02-01-2013 08:39:26 | More by Arbitrator

cletusdog

California

4/5  rDev +1.5%

01-16-2013 22:01:25 | More by cletusdog

westcoastbeerlvr

California

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

01-11-2013 21:47:39 | More by westcoastbeerlvr

scot959

California

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

01-07-2013 23:29:18 | More by scot959

JellyJacket

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.5%

01-05-2013 05:11:59 | More by JellyJacket

bnes09

Illinois

4.23/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Dark brown, near black color and mostly opaque. Finger and a half or cream color foam leaves behind sticky lace patches.

Roasted malt aroma with bourbon tones. Herbal hop character.

Solid biscuity malt backbone with roasted toffee and chocolate sweetness. Oakey. Cooked corn. Herbal, earthy hop character well balanced with the malt.

Medium bodied and well carbonated. Good texture.

Great porter. Complex and balanced.

Serving type: bottle

12-29-2012 14:50:08 | More by bnes09

kjkinsey

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

12-28-2012 00:22:49 | More by kjkinsey

sloelco

California

4/5  rDev +1.5%

12-25-2012 23:02:21 | More by sloelco

zillo043068

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1.5%

12-15-2012 15:42:34 | More by zillo043068

Bubbles

California

4/5  rDev +1.5%

12-14-2012 18:09:07 | More by Bubbles

gleemonger

California

4.75/5  rDev +20.6%

12-08-2012 00:12:46 | More by gleemonger