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Leaning Chimney Porter
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island
- From:
- Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island
- Rhode Island, United States
- Style:
- Smoked Porter
Ranked #28 - ABV:
- 6%
- Score:
- 85
Ranked #20,599 - Avg:
- 3.78 | pDev: 9.52%
- Reviews:
- 46
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 15, 2024
- Added:
- Dec 18, 2011
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 27
Our winter seasonal is brewed in the robust porter style using peat-smoked malt. The addition of American hops create a piney-resin flavor with a smooth finish. Copious amounts of black malt lend to a khaki-colored head and dark chocolate backbone.
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Reviewed by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota
4.1/5 rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz can canned 11/29/23 into a Becker glass.
L: SRM 38 Pours extra dark brown with dark tobacco edges, a dense 1/2" tan head that has very good retention, low carbonation, medium-thick broken sheets of lacing.
S: Charred grains, coffee char, dark wood smoke, a hint of dark berries, a subtle tobacco note.
T: Taste follows aroma plus a lot more. There are notes of highly charred caramelized malts, gently sweet rosy sea salt dark chocolate, it is floral, dried prunes. It has a light but distinctive resinous and peaty zesty tobacco char taste that lingers.
F: Lightly brisk then lightly creamy and fairly soft feel with a return to the top then a medium-long length drying finish.
O: Slightly complex yet easy drinking and very satisfying. Fantastic balance and just a straight Porter. It is lightly bold, affectionate, and has an expertly placed level of smokiness. I enjoy the lingering finish of this beer. It is excellent in its style.
Mar 15, 2024L: SRM 38 Pours extra dark brown with dark tobacco edges, a dense 1/2" tan head that has very good retention, low carbonation, medium-thick broken sheets of lacing.
S: Charred grains, coffee char, dark wood smoke, a hint of dark berries, a subtle tobacco note.
T: Taste follows aroma plus a lot more. There are notes of highly charred caramelized malts, gently sweet rosy sea salt dark chocolate, it is floral, dried prunes. It has a light but distinctive resinous and peaty zesty tobacco char taste that lingers.
F: Lightly brisk then lightly creamy and fairly soft feel with a return to the top then a medium-long length drying finish.
O: Slightly complex yet easy drinking and very satisfying. Fantastic balance and just a straight Porter. It is lightly bold, affectionate, and has an expertly placed level of smokiness. I enjoy the lingering finish of this beer. It is excellent in its style.
Reviewed by Rug from Massachusetts
4.03/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.03/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Canned 12/1/22. “Smoked!” stamped on the bottom of the can
Moving from a hybrid Smoked Baltic Porter I had last night, we now have just a straight up Smoked Porter, no frills. I don’t typically grab many beers from Grey Sail when I see them, but this one grabbed my interest. Let’s crack it open and see what it’s all about
Pours a cloudy reddish brown with 2 fingers of creamy tan head that fades to a thin cap and leaves decent lacing
The smoke here is actually pretty gentle in the nose, playing more of a supporting role. I’m picking up on aromas of cocoa powder, dark toast, rye spice, campfire smoke, vanilla, light brown sugar, sweetened coffee, and a touch of cinnamon
It’s similar in taste, but brings more of a bitterness than was present in the aroma. On the front end of the sip I’m tasting milk chocolate, dark bread, vanilla, beechwood smoke, marshmallow, brown sugar, light cherry, and light molasses. The swallow brings notes of cocoa powder, black cherry, herbal hops, beechwood smoke, molasses, dark toast, acidic coffee, and light brown sugar
A medium body pairs with gentle carbonation, resulting in a slightly chewy beer. Finishes bone dry with a firm bitterness
This is pretty solid stuff. Not anything amazing or even really super smoky, but I found it to be much better than the reviews reflect
Apr 07, 2023Moving from a hybrid Smoked Baltic Porter I had last night, we now have just a straight up Smoked Porter, no frills. I don’t typically grab many beers from Grey Sail when I see them, but this one grabbed my interest. Let’s crack it open and see what it’s all about
Pours a cloudy reddish brown with 2 fingers of creamy tan head that fades to a thin cap and leaves decent lacing
The smoke here is actually pretty gentle in the nose, playing more of a supporting role. I’m picking up on aromas of cocoa powder, dark toast, rye spice, campfire smoke, vanilla, light brown sugar, sweetened coffee, and a touch of cinnamon
It’s similar in taste, but brings more of a bitterness than was present in the aroma. On the front end of the sip I’m tasting milk chocolate, dark bread, vanilla, beechwood smoke, marshmallow, brown sugar, light cherry, and light molasses. The swallow brings notes of cocoa powder, black cherry, herbal hops, beechwood smoke, molasses, dark toast, acidic coffee, and light brown sugar
A medium body pairs with gentle carbonation, resulting in a slightly chewy beer. Finishes bone dry with a firm bitterness
This is pretty solid stuff. Not anything amazing or even really super smoky, but I found it to be much better than the reviews reflect
Reviewed by C-Stockwell from Rhode Island
3.81/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.81/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
L: solid black with khaki 1/8" head
S: two aromas - coffee and Boston Cream Donut (chocolate, cream, and vanilla for non-New Englanders)
T: more smoke or roasted malt than peat. Tad bitter
F: low carbonation, smooth
This is the first peat-smoked malt beer that I have had, and as an Islay Scotch fan, I was expecting a peat bomb. This is most assuredly not a peat bomb as there is no discernible peat-like flavor or smell. The smell reminds me of Dunkin' Donuts coffee and donuts. Recommended food pairing: brie cheese and sausage. Not good with chocolate, as the chocolate mutes the flavor.
Jan 01, 2019S: two aromas - coffee and Boston Cream Donut (chocolate, cream, and vanilla for non-New Englanders)
T: more smoke or roasted malt than peat. Tad bitter
F: low carbonation, smooth
This is the first peat-smoked malt beer that I have had, and as an Islay Scotch fan, I was expecting a peat bomb. This is most assuredly not a peat bomb as there is no discernible peat-like flavor or smell. The smell reminds me of Dunkin' Donuts coffee and donuts. Recommended food pairing: brie cheese and sausage. Not good with chocolate, as the chocolate mutes the flavor.
Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont
3.85/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.85/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured into a becher pint glass, the appearance was a dark brown color with a light off white foamy head that holds it’s own as it dissipated. Light messy foamy lace. The aroma started with a dried grassy hoppiness. Then some peat and subtle smoke. Robust dark malts. The flavor leans towards the smoke with an ample amount of blended peat to grassiness really gripping my taste buds in a ruggedly dry fashion. Some slight meatiness comes in as it warms. Ends up pushing into the aftertaste and on into the finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fair sipping quality about it. Low carbonation. ABV felt appropriate. Overall, took a little bit but the sweet to smokey flavor only came out as it warmed. Maybe again.
Jun 09, 2017Reviewed by Premo88 from Texas
4.17/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.17/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
12 oz. can poured into "stout glass" -- vertical tulip
L: classic black-and-tan stout look after a strong pour with the black liquid topped by a 3/4-inch head of beige foam; the brew shows a clear dark brown-amber as it pours out of the can, though light won't pass through it once it's in the glass ... it just shows dark amber highlights around the edges with burnt orange and purple dancing together; sticks a little; keeps a thick collar of beige foam and most of a skin
S: dusty prunes, roasted peat, toasted oak; milk chocolate sweet at times; toasted cherry kolache; a hint of grain; wood aromas are clean ... almost "green" wood and definitely not burnt wood
T: peaty chocolate with a toasted wood finish; coffee ... or a shot of bitter espresso mixing with some chocolate; settles into an earthy, almost medicinal, woody porter taste with hints of dark chocolate and some pepper spice sprinkled in
F: fantastic ... not overly thick, very easy to handle, good carbonation, just enough heft to push into middleweight range
O: the smoked malt notes are relatively subdued, allowing the good chocolatey porter notes to play in and around the burnt wood/peat flavors; overall a superb beer, not overly peaty, arguably a bit simple but very tasty; the sweet range of notes in the nose are a highlight
Mar 19, 2017L: classic black-and-tan stout look after a strong pour with the black liquid topped by a 3/4-inch head of beige foam; the brew shows a clear dark brown-amber as it pours out of the can, though light won't pass through it once it's in the glass ... it just shows dark amber highlights around the edges with burnt orange and purple dancing together; sticks a little; keeps a thick collar of beige foam and most of a skin
S: dusty prunes, roasted peat, toasted oak; milk chocolate sweet at times; toasted cherry kolache; a hint of grain; wood aromas are clean ... almost "green" wood and definitely not burnt wood
T: peaty chocolate with a toasted wood finish; coffee ... or a shot of bitter espresso mixing with some chocolate; settles into an earthy, almost medicinal, woody porter taste with hints of dark chocolate and some pepper spice sprinkled in
F: fantastic ... not overly thick, very easy to handle, good carbonation, just enough heft to push into middleweight range
O: the smoked malt notes are relatively subdued, allowing the good chocolatey porter notes to play in and around the burnt wood/peat flavors; overall a superb beer, not overly peaty, arguably a bit simple but very tasty; the sweet range of notes in the nose are a highlight
Reviewed by Bitterbill from Wyoming
3.57/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.57/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
No dating on the can.
A: It's black, a finger of off white foam, much better than average lacing.
S: Light smoke, roasted malt, chocolate, a lactose smell.
T: Smoke roasted malt, chocolate, lactose, on the mild side.
M: Low side of medium bodied.
O: I reckon that this would be a good introductory beer of the smoked kind. Real fanciers of the style could possibly find it lacking. Me? I enjoyed it.
Feb 17, 2017A: It's black, a finger of off white foam, much better than average lacing.
S: Light smoke, roasted malt, chocolate, a lactose smell.
T: Smoke roasted malt, chocolate, lactose, on the mild side.
M: Low side of medium bodied.
O: I reckon that this would be a good introductory beer of the smoked kind. Real fanciers of the style could possibly find it lacking. Me? I enjoyed it.
Leaning Chimney Porter from Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island
Beer rating:
85 out of
100 with
179 ratings
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