Backyard Porter - Fountain Square Brewing Co.

jmarsh123

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

03-04-2013 13:54:40 | More by jmarsh123

secondtooth

Indiana

3.2/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25

Pours a dark ruby, with a small head of tan bubbles. Minimal lacing.

Nose is roasty and fruity, and the body is light, even watery.

Flavor is toffee up front, with some roasty chocolate in there as well. Maybe this isn't super unique or standout, but it does go down smoothly, and Backyard Porter is a faithful and flavorful English-style porter.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 23:32:54 | More by secondtooth

MSandahl23

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

04-17-2013 16:39:34 | More by MSandahl23

AmitC

Indiana

4/5  rDev +10.2%

04-13-2013 22:39:48 | More by AmitC

Pillowburn

Indiana

2.5/5  rDev -31.1%

02-12-2013 00:55:42 | More by Pillowburn

LarBob1969

4.5/5  rDev +24%

02-07-2013 18:40:45 | More by LarBob1969

Keener

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

01-13-2013 00:35:10 | More by Keener

psmith161

Indiana

3/5  rDev -17.4%

01-12-2013 22:34:05 | More by psmith161

noblittjared

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

01-11-2013 00:40:55 | More by noblittjared

FalconA

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

12-30-2012 21:29:09 | More by FalconA

denimdemon

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

12-30-2012 16:08:59 | More by denimdemon

Rempo

Indiana

3/5  rDev -17.4%

06-23-2012 01:04:07 | More by Rempo

grogged

2.38/5  rDev -34.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

On tap at the Red Lion Grog House. Served in 16 oz glass w/ Fountain Square Brewing logo.

Pours a deep brown with a creamy tan head that looks delicious. The smell was fragrant, almost earthy, yet slight off. Roasted coffee comes to mind, but there's an industrial whiff to it also. The mouthfeel is different. The carbonation stands out noticeably and not for the better. Full, yet fizzy and inconsistent. The coffee taste comes to the fore and so does the bitterness. The problem I had with this beer is that the bad carbonation notes and the bitterness linger too long in the brut(al) finish. I can love a beer that's slightly off, but this one was too far off for me. A drain pour.

Serving type: on-tap

05-15-2012 02:11:12 | More by grogged

aasher

Indiana

3.58/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On draft at McKenzie River off of 82nd St.

This arrived a medium bodied coca brown in color on the verge of black with a one finger cream colored head. The nose features slight coffee, slight dark chocolate, and bitter roast. It solid, more bitterness than most. The flavors feature coffee and cream first and foremost. The chocolate is light subtly sweet. It finishes off dry and bitter. It drinks smoothly and between light and medium in body. Overall this is a solid beer and a nice first experience from this brewer. I'll try more of their beers in the future.

Serving type: on-tap

02-08-2012 20:45:04 | More by aasher

tsauce2

Indiana

3.88/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

P: On-tap in to a 16 oz cup.

A: SRM is dark brown. Semi-translucent. Head is tan, 1 in, dissipates to outsides of the beer. Medium carbonation. Medium lacing.

S: Rich dark malt base with a touch of the classic porter smell. Light coffee notes and a touch of hops.

T: Dark malt, light roastiness, with a bit of the classic porter bite and a natural malt flavor. Light hops. Crisp and clean flavors.

M: Medium body. Roasted malts give a balanced and slightly creamy feel. Semi-dry finish.

O: Very drinkable and a good example of an American Porter. This beer is nicely executed. I would like to see this beer on-tap around the city in more locations. I will order this beer any time I see it available.

Serving type: on-tap

01-14-2012 19:30:48 | More by tsauce2

smchenry75

Indiana

5/5  rDev +37.7%

12-16-2011 22:00:51 | More by smchenry75

JamesS

Indiana

3.93/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the Tomlinson Tap Room. Poured a wonderful deep, shiny brown, with some very excellent tan head and some nice lacing. Good deep dark malt scent with roasted grains and a lot of coffee. Huge coffee flavors, slight chocolate tones, and a nice earthy finish; very nice roasted grains; just slightly unbalanced from the coffee. Went down quite nicely.

Serving type: on-tap

10-27-2011 20:35:26 | More by JamesS