New World Porter - Avery Brewing Company

dorianmarley

Ohio

3.95/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Appearance is very dark brown with a tan head and lacing that never entirely fade.

Nose is roasted, but also fresh from the hops. There is also a dry tartness.

Taste is simple, dry-roasted. It has an excellent, sweet caramel note. The hops provide a slight pucker at the finish.

Mouthfeel is superbly dry. Carbonation is medium-mild. Despite its dryness, it is very refreshing.

Overall, this beer's roastiness is almost flawless, and is very drinkable despite its pleasant dryness. The taste isn't complex, but solid.

Serving type: bottle

02-08-2012 03:24:23 | More by dorianmarley

doughanson78

Washington

2.9/5  rDev -25.4%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

12oz bottle poured into a pint glass.

A: Black with a touch of light coming through the edges. One
finger tan head with good retention and and lacing.

S: A weird combination of chocolate roasted malts and floral
hops. Smells a tad like throw-up.

T: Chocolate and toffee upfront. Again the weird hop profile
comes through, like floral and pine but the roasted malts
really mess with it. Bitterness is mild.

M: Medium light body. Medium carbonation. A touch dry.

O: Not my cup of tea. The hops and malt do not work together in this one.

Serving type: bottle

02-08-2012 01:16:16 | More by doughanson78

BeerDawgs

Georgia

4.43/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - A dark brown, no clarity, but 1 finger of head.

S - Hoppy and sweet. Dry hopped, so hop up-front, and licorice

T - Sweet, smooth, and well balanced.

M - Full bodied, and well carbonated. Oily, and smooth finish.

O - An amazing porter. Sweet and hoppy. I love a good porter, and this is as good as it gets

Serving type: bottle

02-05-2012 03:39:46 | More by BeerDawgs

Viciousknishs

Virginia

3.95/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A- pours a chocolate colored brown with deep ruby hues. Two fingers of tightly bubbles head crown the brew. Very good retention with lacing as well.

S- pungent hop aromas of hop oil, hemp and grapefruit rind hit the nose at first. Semi-sweet chocolate, caramel and chocolate malt blend in the middle. Finishes with a chocolate covers orange characteristic.

T- Gourmet chocolate, light roast coffee and slightly sweet chocolate malt hit the palate at first. Juicy grapefruit, tropical fruit and orange peel soon coalesce with initial malt burst. Finishes with a leafy resiny hop flavor and delicate chocolate characteristics that linger forever.

MF- slick round mouthfeel with a light medium body and great effervescent carbonation.

D- extremely drinkable.

Overall an excellent hoppy porter/black(brown) IPA.

Serving type: bottle

02-05-2012 00:28:34 | More by Viciousknishs

RappAttack

Virginia

4.2/5  rDev +8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: dark dark brown with a thin tan head that sticks to the side as you chugg :)
S: rousted coffee with a grassy hoppyness very interesting
T: the coffee comes through nicely and then a nice earthy hop bitterness there at the end
M: decent carbonation, drinks like an ipa but backed up by malty porter goodness
O: a winner in my book, it like the out of bounds stout but with more of a hoppy kick at the end i went out on a limb here andpicked up a whole sixer and im sure glad i did

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2012 22:38:58 | More by RappAttack

hopfacebrew

Colorado

4.4/5  rDev +13.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Note: This review was a re-post from my former account, jmkratt, which was hacked and I lost all my reviews...sorry for the redundancy.

Poured from bottle to Sam Adams Perfect Pint Glass.

Pours a deep dark brown/mahogany color with a nice think head with great retention and thick lacing.

First thought was wow! Hops in a porter! Aroma is nice, not too overwhelming but noticeable sweet citrus hop tones along with the roasted malts and coffee.

Excellent pine and ctirus hops upfront which mesh with the roasted malty flavors that follow. Well balanced and smooth.

I really enjoyed how full the body was to complement the flavor.

This is one of the easiest drinking porters I have ever had. Granted it also lends itself very close to my favorite style of beer but this is damn fine beer.

Serving type: bottle

Reviewed on: 01-12-2011 03:40:56

Serving type: bottle

01-28-2012 17:42:11 | More by hopfacebrew

iSip

Colorado

3.9/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Avery New World Porter: This is beer review #100, and close to my one year anniversary reviewing brews on Beer Advocate. I was planning to stop at 100, but given that there are a few bottles in the fridge I have yet to sample, the reviews will continue into the triple digits. What I have learned in my year of beer variety: try different beer styles! I eased my way into dark beers with a few porters, a stout or two, and by the time I got to a Russian Imperial Stout, I was a big fan. After a few, a new style of beer may grow on you, and even become a favorite. Also, stick with the highly rated beers on Beer Advocate and you will have a higher percentage of memorable evenings!
But back to the Avery New World Porter. Porters tend to be more consistent than other styles, but the New World Porter has a slight edge. It pours with a black body, tan fluffy head and mellow aroma of malts. The flavor is very smooth throughout with a bit of bitter toward the finish. I think the New World is nicely balanced, with good Porter roast malt flavor that does not overpower, and I like the subtle hops that come through at the end. A few of these could go down on an evening when you are in the mood for a porter or a mellow stout.

Serving type: bottle

01-20-2012 22:50:00 | More by iSip

Coplains

Colorado

4.1/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This is more of a black ipa than a traditional porter(although knew that before trying since it was on the bottle). Dark but not black with a lot of hops, a lot more than traditionalporters. A really solid beer from one of my favorite breweries. This is only seasonal and I will definitely look for it again.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2012 02:53:11 | More by Coplains

BB1313

Ohio

3.98/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

First off, I'll start off by saying this is a Black IPA. If you're seeking a traditional porter, this isn't it. I've had this one before, and was always confused how this is a porter, but it is what it is.

12oz bottle poured into a snifter. Pours black, decent off white head, lacing, and retention. Lots of pine up front, there's no doubt this is a hoppy one. Very dank for a "porter". Fresh pine and lemon dominate, along with roasted chocolate. There are porter qualities to this one, but it screams Black IPA all the way. Sharp bitter hops dominate the flavors. More chocolate on the burnt side. There's also a nice touch of pine resin, which adds to the mouthfeel. This one's very thick, heavy, and smooth, well carbonated. Very easy to drink.. not too much to complain about besides it barely fitting the porter category.

If you like Black IPAs, this is a must. Like I said, if you're seeking a traditional porter, you might be disappointed. But, at the end of the day, this is a pretty tasty brew.

Serving type: bottle

01-11-2012 00:40:06 | More by BB1313

StonedTrippin

Colorado

4.03/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

one of the most hoppy porters ive tasted. really different palate. pours a sexy black color into a wine glass, with a jovial 2 to 3 inch bone white head. smells bitter hops, coffee beans, and musty maps (ala the label). rich and smooth the taste is wayyy more hoppy than youd think, with a nice rounded chocolate malt balance. bitter as anything in the finish and butter in the mouth. this is one of avery's bolder and more memorable beers. almost too much to drink a six pack. huge flavor profile, higher abv for a porter. well done

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2012 07:37:54 | More by StonedTrippin

Mar02x

Netherlands

3/5  rDev -22.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

I was able to try this beer at a tasting organized by Jeffo and Doopiedoopiedoo. Read some more about the tasting on my review of The Brewery - Black Tuesday.

A - A dark brown liquid with almost no head.

S - A nice hoppy scent.

T - Again hops and some choclate.

M - A low to medium carbonation and some real hop bitterness.

O - Quite a good porter, but it doesn't blow you right off your socks.

Serving type: bottle

12-22-2011 14:16:29 | More by Mar02x

superspak

Michigan

3.9/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 ounce bottle, bottled 11/6/2010. Pours crystal clear dark brown color with a nice dense 2-3 fingers of tan head with amazing retention that reduces to a lacing cap. Some nice lacing clinging to the glass as well. Aromas of caramel, roasted malt, light chocolate, bread, citrus, and spicy hops. Some decent aromas with good strength. Taste of big chocolate, caramel, roasted malt, bitter coffee, molasses, light citrus, and spicy hops. Decent amount of bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of caramel, chocolate, citrus, and spicy hops. Medium carbonation and body; with a nice and fairly creamy mouthfeel. No alcohol noticed other than a slight warming after the finish. Great balance of roasted flavors and hop character. Overall this is a very nice robust porter. I am pretty impressed on how well this has held a nice hop character after an entire year.

Serving type: bottle

11-15-2011 04:16:55 | More by superspak

Hopfenpeter

Maryland

3.85/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

This beer poured clear dark brown, with some red hues. It produced a very small dark tan head which dissipates fast, but leaves some lacing.
The smell is rather weak, but tells of roasted malt , coffee and brown sugar.
The taste coffee and roasted malt up front, brown sugar, mixed with some more nutty flavors in the middle and a slightly more bitter finish.
Solid porter, easy to drink, but not one of the great ones.

Serving type: bottle

11-12-2011 03:46:29 | More by Hopfenpeter

brewdub17

Minnesota

4.08/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Opaque chocolate brown with small spots where hues of red come through. The head is a beautiful, thick fluffy tan. Leaves wonderful lacing.

Smell: Sweet, oakey, nutty, slightly roasty and chocolate notes come through. Small amounts of of spice seem to make their way through towards the end as well.

Taste: Roastey, sweet, chocolate flavors and a bitter tastes are noted most prominently. The flavors do combine well and compliment each other positively.

Mouthfeel: Mostly balanced over the mouth with the exception of a small amount of bitter flavors that are characteristic of an American Porter, however it may linger longer than desired for some.

Overall: I think this is a great representation of an American Porter with an easily accessible price and distribution range.

Serving type: bottle

11-10-2011 02:41:08 | More by brewdub17

gdrydenc

Massachusetts

3.85/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A - Poured aggressively, this doesn't produce a lot of head on top of a dark mahogany body. The coloration is nice, but I would expect a good amount of thick creamy foam atop.

S - Brown sugar and caramel are underwhelmed. Underwhelmed by, well... nothing. It's just a bit of an underwhelming smell all together.

T - The taste is similar to the smell, just less muted. The taste is of sweet malts. Brown sugar and caramel in the front, with a bit of bitter finish. Solid porter.

M - Like I said in the appearance, a bit undercarbonated. I would like a more creamy feel to the mouthfeel.

Overall, this is a solid porter, but it lacks a few qualities to make it a great porter.

Serving type: bottle

10-20-2011 01:26:20 | More by gdrydenc

bluHatter

Michigan

3.6/5  rDev -7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: sudsy bumpy brown head. I didn't get a lot from a pretty fast pour. Deep dark brown colored throughout.

S: fruity hops, sweet maple, nuts, some alcohol. Real fresh clean scent that is immediately apparent after pouring.

T: Strong dark chocolate, bitter hops, long lingering aftertaste.

M: Heavy, thick. Might need to be cut with a big knife.

O: An excellent sipping beer, as most porters are. I found this to be a little too strong on the dark chocolate for my personal taste, but if you like dark chocolate stouts this is a serious contender.

Serving type: bottle

09-29-2011 01:02:46 | More by bluHatter

DavidST

Texas

3.68/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a pint glass, I don't know the encoded date but this bottle might be pretty old 9349B6 (December of 2009??). Note I bought this not to long ago so age must be from the store, assuming this is as old as I think.

This pours a nice very dark brown almost black color, there are definite brown edges but its black in the center, this has a very nice foamy mocha colored head with good retention. The smells are of coco and roasted malts, gone are the hop smells mentioned in the other posts. The feel is medium. The taste is of roasted malts and hops, the hop taste and bitterness is definitely present. Overall a decent porter and one I'll try again if I can find it fresher.

Serving type: bottle

09-24-2011 18:31:45 | More by DavidST

TippySelenoid

Missouri

3.85/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a pint glass.

Pours an almost black with a thin head and great lacing down the glass.

Has a big hop smell and some chocolate in there as well.

This beer has a lot of hops. But it doesn't weigh the beer down. There are a lot of chocolate flavors in the beer that really balance out the hops.

It's a medium bodied beer with a light but snappy carbonation.

This is a very quaffable beer, which for me is a rarity with something this hoppy. It a nice brew but not sure that I'd label it a porter. Black IPA maybe?

Serving type: bottle

09-22-2011 00:17:41 | More by TippySelenoid

CFHMagnet

Ohio

3.88/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A delicate pour got me 2 and 1/2 fingers of very foamy sand colored head. Body is a nice dark rich cola color.

Hop is strong in this, it's a real standout. Smells nice and fresh too. Other than that you also smell roasted malt and hints of toffee. Chocolate makes a strong showing at the end.

Complex flavors unfold in a way that is not at all overwhelming. Malt and hops team up to start the show, then quickly give way to a roasted nut flavor. This segues into roasted coffee beans and chocolate, with the roasted nut flavor returning to combine with the coffee in the after taste.

Medium bodied, it's not creamy but not overly heavy.

Serving type: bottle

08-16-2011 23:56:13 | More by CFHMagnet

BamaViper1

Alabama

4/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a pint glass.

Avery's New World Porter pours into the glass dark chocolate brown forming a 1/4 inch, cream colored head. There are also whisps of lacing that continue to stain the glass all the way to the end of the beer.

This "Pioneer Black IPA" has notes of chocolate and caramel with hints of smoke and coffee and citrus (lemon crispness, tiny bits of grapefruit sourness).

The beer tastes of roasted, almost burned malt with hints of chocolate and coffee. There are also tiny hints of a smoky sourness that comes in at the end of each sip but is barely noticable. The finish is almost citrusy crisp and lasts a while.

This beer has a medium to full body with good carbonation. The finish is long and crisp but very light.

Overall, I really enjoy this beer. The malt presence is strong but there's still some hop presence which makes this beer incredibly easy to drink. Especially with spicy food. I'd definitely have it again.

Serving type: bottle

07-19-2011 05:52:21 | More by BamaViper1

Duff27

Illinois

4.15/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A- One inch medium tan head on a dark brown/black beer. Good head retention and lacing.

S- Chocolate, some hops.

T- Roasted malts. Very noticeable hops (on the tail end of each sip) for the style.

M- Creamy medium-thick mouthfeel. Mouth coating.

D/O- Whoa, wasn't expecting this at all. The hop presence took this porter to new level amongst many that taste very similar to each other. Bottle says "A Pioneer Black IPA"...hats off to Avery. Enjoyed very much but probably wouldn't have more than one or two in an given drinking session. Thanks PTMcB!

Serving type: bottle

07-05-2011 01:33:59 | More by Duff27

znichols

Wisconsin

4.15/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Black with an eggshell head. Decent lacing. Its a little redish when help to strong light.

S: cocoa, maple toasted nuts, vanilla, herbs.

T: I get a roasted, chocolate flavor immediately. Not really much coffee flavor sometimes common in porters. A touch of vanilla in the middle which makes an abrupt finish w/ slightly pungent hoppyness. Wasn't expecting that. Roast and hop essence linger on the tongue.

M: somewhat light for a porter with an average amount of carbonation for the style. slick finish.

O: A good outing by Avery. This is one that intro craft beer drinkers could enjoy with the moderate roasted flavor and easy drinking body. Experienced beer drinkers will take a liking to the peculiar hop flavor that rounds out each sip. Almost like licking a chocolate covered mint leaf.

Serving type: bottle

06-25-2011 02:48:17 | More by znichols

Spider889

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

On tap at Bodega, served in a pint glass.

Black with a short head leaving nice lacing. Side note: now every time my wife sees even a little lacing she pokes fun at me by saying, "Look at THAT beer porn!" Well, this was a nice-looking beer...

Smells a little dull, but it showcases some hop spiciness and light coffee aromas.

Tasted very green - lots of fresh hops in here. Pine and citrus. Bitter black coffee is the other main component.

Smooth and creamy texture.

This was ok but not the most notable porter. I prefer mine a little less hopped. Maybe they should call this "Old World Porter" as I believe porters were more strongly hopped back in the day of British Imperialism.

Serving type: on-tap

06-23-2011 00:21:43 | More by Spider889

BeerLover99

New Jersey

3.53/5  rDev -9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: black body, trace head, slight lacing.

S: roasted nuts, hint of coffee and chocolate

T: light sweet chocolate, roasted malt, slight nutty finish

M: med/light body, wish it was heavier

O: One of my least fav Avery offerings. Just an ok
porter, there are many more better options.
Could have more than a few due to the thin body.

SOLID, NOT A MUST HAVE!

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2011 17:24:57 | More by BeerLover99

bsuedekum

Missouri

3.3/5  rDev -15.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a Stone IRS glass.

A - Pitch black with little head and little carbonation.

S - Tame aroma with burnt bread or toast coming through the most.

T - Typical porter taste with a strange aftertaste that I'm having a hard time placing. The initial taste is better than the finish. Similar to a dry stout up front, but the bitter linger isn't something I care for a lot.

M - Thin I feel for a porter.

O - For a common off the shelf porter it's a better than average one, but not by much. A good beer by Avery, but they have many better ones.

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2011 01:08:56 | More by bsuedekum