PM Porter - BJ's Chicago Pizza & Brewery Inc.

Rumrunner

California

3.48/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pint glass. Sampled at the Woodland Hills BJ's.

Pours a dark brown with ruby red hues. Not much of a head. A small off white head but it is gone quickly. Very little lace. What lace there is is barely hanging on. Scents are burnt and grassy. A bit of sweet malt and that is about it.

Flavors are okay. Some what weak. There is a solid coffee flavor. A bit of carob and some dry wheat with some dark fruit that is in the back ground. A very organic and grassy porter. Some minor licorace and alcohol peak through but they are very minor sadly. Flavors are good they are just minimal.

Mouthfeel is a bit watery and weak. This drinks smooth and unassuming. It does not hit one way or the other. A bit tame. I wish the brewer would take a chance. It has the potential to be great. A good porter that could be phenomenal.

Serving type: on-tap

12-14-2003 06:28:34 | More by Rumrunner

AAG

Texas

3.8/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Drank this beer on nitro-tap at BJ's Restaurant & Brewery in Temple, Texas on New Year's Eve. Very good pour and quickly served to me by the waiter (did not sit too long).

Appearance - Very nice 1-2 finger head that did not subside. Opaque; dark brown porter; head remained in place throughout my time drinking the beer. Very nice looking porter...

Smell - Maple; molasses; sweet, syrupy smell; not overpowering. Very easy to detect the smell. Very excited to take my first sip after taking in this beer's pleasant smell.

Taste - Very enjoyable; can taste molasses, chocolate, roasted, sweet but smooth.

Mouthfeel - Dry, slightly hoppy aftertaste, roasted, dry finish. Comfortable on the palate, though.

Overall - I enjoyed this porter and I recommend it. Very nice, thick head; the taste of molasses and chocolate was delicious; a great roast; a very nice, dry finish. This is one to drink again...

Serving type: nitro-tap

01-01-2013 16:22:13 | More by AAG

Scott_McCool

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

12-03-2012 03:54:46 | More by Scott_McCool

harpus

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

11-27-2012 19:15:47 | More by harpus

gshak

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

11-15-2012 18:47:41 | More by gshak

dubmax

Kansas

4.25/5  rDev +15.8%

08-18-2012 21:08:04 | More by dubmax

IrishGermanAmerican

Texas

4/5  rDev +9%

06-04-2012 13:25:36 | More by IrishGermanAmerican

canders0927

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +22.6%

03-21-2012 23:53:52 | More by canders0927

DexterP236

4.5/5  rDev +22.6%

03-11-2012 00:50:52 | More by DexterP236

UCLABrewN84

California

2.65/5  rDev -27.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

On nitro tap in Westwood (Los Angeles, CA).

Pours an almost opaque super dark brown with a 1/2 inch dense bone colored head that lasts. A foamy curtain of lace grows on the drink down. Smell is of roasted malt, slight coffee, and a subtle sour note. Taste is of roasted malt with a slight coffee aftertaste. There is an off sour flavor that comes out with each sip along with a mild roasty bitterness. This beer has a thick and creamy mouthfeel from the nitrogen. Overall, this is not a very good beer with the sour note in the smell and taste.

Serving type: nitro-tap

02-20-2012 06:43:07 | More by UCLABrewN84

Tyrawlings

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

02-16-2012 20:19:49 | More by Tyrawlings

pperez38

California

3/5  rDev -18.3%

01-22-2012 17:42:17 | More by pperez38

stuckintraffic2

California

2.5/5  rDev -31.9%

01-06-2012 04:56:10 | More by stuckintraffic2

Omer4176

California

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

12-30-2011 18:41:02 | More by Omer4176

Beerandraiderfan

Nevada

3.15/5  rDev -14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Mild brown appearance, slight beige head to it about 1" in range, good retention. Aroma was faint, really just smelled like a beer from afar, slight whiff of roasted black malt.

Taste, smooth, but a tradeoff as the roasty or chocolate notes aren't all that easy to pick out. No bitterness though, that's for sure. Left with the impression of a thin body, although its probably just the tradeoff of using nitro.

A decent porter, could see ordering one of these when you order the hot wings.

Serving type: nitro-tap

12-29-2011 22:39:12 | More by Beerandraiderfan

MsRif

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +9%

12-24-2011 05:51:03 | More by MsRif

HopHead84

California

3.58/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

12/20/2011

Nitro pour at BJ's Escondido.

A: Very dark brown with some transparency near the edges when held to light. The head lingers for a very long time.

S: Lightly roasted malt blends with dark chocolate and a whisper of dark fruit. I detect faint nutty notes and an earthy presence.

T: Lightly sweet with notes of dark and milk chocolate. I get a little molasses and restrained roasted notes. There's a pervasive nuttiness.

M: Medium body with a silky, creamy mouthfeel.

Overall: An enjoyable porter that's pretty nice on Nitro.

Serving type: nitro-tap

12-21-2011 03:40:02 | More by HopHead84

TrickkyGangsta

Florida

3/5  rDev -18.3%

12-05-2011 19:42:16 | More by TrickkyGangsta

BEERnBUD

Texas

4/5  rDev +9%

11-18-2011 03:05:30 | More by BEERnBUD

DarthKostrizer

California

3.83/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Nitro tap at the Palmdale location

Look: Almost black and totally opaque with a brown ring on the bottom of the glass with a 1/2 inch tan head and exceptional retention and some spotty lacing

Smell: Coffee notes upfront with hints of chocolate but the nose is fairly muted

Taste: Roasted malts with hints of ash coffee and chocolate. Not very complex

Mouthfeel: Creamy butteriness from the nitro with a medium body and low carbonation

Overall: Good beer and goes great with BJ's pizza

Serving type: nitro-tap

11-09-2011 22:09:25 | More by DarthKostrizer

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

First had: on tap at BJ's, Westminster, CO

Poured a dark brown with a generous puff of tan head that receded after a moment, leaving some thick lacing as it went. A bit light in the aroma; roasty malts, and notes of cocoa. Nice flavors of dark roasty malts, cocoa, and a touch of coffee. No hops to speak of, as would be imagined. Medium-bodied, finished dry, with a little coffee bitterness. Overall, nicely drinkable.

Serving type: on-tap

09-01-2011 01:31:54 | More by Rifugium

aepb1

Florida

3.3/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

A- Dark, deep brown with an almost nitro creamy brown head

S- Metallic iron? Not much else... maybe a little sweet malts

T- Malty chocolate, caramel, sweet. Such a muted taste a clean finish

M- Best part of the beer by far. Creamy full-bodied beer

D- Goes down easy wtih the mouthfeel but nothing stands out other than that but nothing offensive in there either

Serving type: on-tap

02-18-2011 18:05:59 | More by aepb1

mothman

Saskatchewan (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Saint Arnold brews this for the BJ's in Houston

Pours ½ finger of fizzy tan head. No retention. Color is a dark caramel brown.

Aroma: Caramel, chocolate, coffee roast, and vanilla. Kind of sweet.

Taste: Has a molasses flavor with roasted malts and vanilla. It also has some caramel, chocolate, and light coffee flavors. Again, it is kind of sweet for a porter.

Mouthfeel: Roasted, smooth, and creamy. Medium bodied with a medium amount of carbonation. Ends fairly clean. A nice feel to this one.

Overall, a decent porter that is easy drinking. Not over-roasted which I enjoyed. Not bad.

Serving type: nitro-tap

11-29-2010 02:49:23 | More by mothman

Samp01

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Sampler at BJs Brewhouse in Sugar Land TX. Brewed at Saint Arnolds brewery according to the manager. Pours dark brown with nice brown head. Aroma of sweet malt some coffee fill the senses. Taste is sweet caramel malt, some coffee and dark fruit. Palate is med to full body, moderate carbonation, nice smooth texture. Finish is sweet malt, molasses, some coffee. Overall a good drinkable brew.

Serving type: on-tap

11-24-2010 20:26:11 | More by Samp01

machhine

California

4.1/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Had a pint of this stuff a few times at my local Bj's and I have to say it is pretty great.

The beer is pitch black and has a small frothy head that goes flat real quick. The smell of the beer is somewhat flat and doesn't reflect the taste of the beer too much. The beer tastes like chocolate, is a little hoppy and a little malty. I enjoy drinking it mostly because of the flavor and how incredibly easy it is to drink. It is super-smooth going down.

Serving type: on-tap
@ BJ's Restaraunt & Brewhouse, 13999 S Virginia St, Reno

09-01-2010 21:06:42 | More by machhine