Robust Porter
AleSmith Brewing Company

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From:
AleSmith Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Robust Porter
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.92 | pDev: 7.65%
Reviews:
11
Ratings:
72
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 16, 2022
Added:
Feb 07, 2013
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  5
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Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin

4.22/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Appearance: Pours a nearly black, but somewhat brown hue with a a strong tan head. SRM of 23. (4.25)

Aroma: Moderate aromas of rich chocolate and dark fruit. Figs, plums, nuts, and berries. Malty finish. (4.00)

Flavor: Moderate flavors of chocolate upfront. Then it has a dark fruit characteristic of plums, figs, black cherry, and berries. It finishes with more chocolate and a slight coffee roast bitterness. Overall, chocolate and dark fruit for a smooth finish.

Feel: Medium to heavier bodied as expected for the ABV. Moderate carbonation. A smooth and mostly sweet finish with a light astringency. Hides the alcohol well. (4.00)

Overall: An excellent porter here that showcases the chocolate and dark fruit notes. The dark fruit has a tasteful complexity of figs, plum, black cherry, and berries. All dipped in chocolate. Hides the alcohol well. Some really fantastic stuff here and one of the porters I would have to try next to some of the best, such as Founders. (Rating: 4.22)
Apr 16, 2022
 
Rated: 3.91 by Griffith from Connecticut

Mar 22, 2019
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.93/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
May 15th, 2015 - Alesmith's Robust Porter is, true to name, quite Robust. Kings of the dark brews, this is a heady beer, chock-a-block with malt and charcoal on the nose, and tempered with just a hint of cream. The flavor leans to the sweeter side, smooth and thin, with a nice carbonation and excellent balance. Soy sauce is prevalent and paired with steak flavors, makes for a supremely hearty brew.
May 30, 2018
 
Rated: 3.87 by beergorrilla from Michigan

Nov 11, 2017
 
Rated: 4.14 by InfernoBoss from California

Apr 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.74 by daem3384 from California

Feb 27, 2017
 
Rated: 4.46 by emptyglassagain from Massachusetts

Oct 31, 2016
 
Rated: 4.1 by rawfish from California

Oct 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by CPAles from Illinois

Sep 07, 2016
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Rated by Marius from Netherlands

4/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at Fermentoren Copenhagen, post-CBC. Dark pour with a thin head. Roasted malts, dark chocolate and just a hint of coffee.
Aug 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.24 by BeerAndFilm from Oregon

Jul 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by MickeyHops from California

Jul 23, 2016
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Reviewed by argock from Virginia

3.61/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Served on-tap at The Hopping Pig in a Shaker pint.

A: Dark-brown with ruby edges and minimal head if any.

S: Very sweet caramel with cola-sweetness and some raisin aromas.

T: Very cola like but finishes with more roast but overall sweet.

M; Light for the style and pretty easy to drink with low carbonation and light-medium body.

O: Okay but a little weird with the sweeter cola flavor.
Jul 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.99 by Mwinek

Jun 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.18 by dcmchew from Romania

May 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by paulish from New York

May 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by chossboss from Oregon

May 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.87 by jamesod from Michigan

May 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by fosters9 from New York

Mar 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by DVMin98 from North Carolina

Mar 13, 2016
Robust Porter from AleSmith Brewing Company
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 72 ratings