Smoked Porter - Choc Beer Co. / Pete's Place

jeff1973

California

3.83/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

22oz bottle poured into Bruery tulip. Thanks to thehand for this extra!

A - Dark brown, opaque with tan head that leaves good lacing.

S - Faint smoke,leather,chocolate, maybe some dark fruits.

T - Smoke comes thru here along with more bitter chocolate. I can taste the cherries/plums on the finish. Good amount of carbonation for this style, but it works.

M - Medium. Much lighter than expected (in a good way).

D - High. With the relative low ABV and nice carbonation, this one goes down easy.

Nice beer. Would definitely not turn down another.

Serving type: bottle

03-11-2011 03:12:49 | More by jeff1973

Sparky44

Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.2%

03-25-2013 00:28:49 | More by Sparky44

brentk56

North Carolina

4.1/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Pours a fudge brown color with the vaguest sense of translucence; the very modest tan cap does keep its shape for a while and deposits some foamy lace on the side of the glass

Smell: Smoked campfire with hints of brown bread, chocolate, caramel and cherry

Taste: What was understated in the aroma comes on much stronger to the tastebuds; chocolate and brown bread, up front, with the smoked flavors (charcoal and a tinge of sour cherry) blasting the palate; after the swallow, the smoked elements linger, though there are subtle hints of caramel and cherry that bring balance to the finish

Mouthfeel: Medium to full body with moderate carbonation

Overall: Several years in and this beer is still drinking very nicely, having mellowed into a well-balanced treat

Thanks, BlueOkie, for the opportunity

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2013 23:31:24 | More by brentk56

thebouch01

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%

03-17-2013 01:47:42 | More by thebouch01

barleywinefiend

Washington

3.63/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Poured dark brown with a nice tannish cap, some bubbles and light lacing presents itself

S: The nose is full of smoked meats, campfire and cigarette smoke

T: A big woody char blended with campfire upfront which lingers and transiotions to a smoked meat presence, light peat and chocolate which ends in a lingering chocolate, meaty and smokey bliss.The big complaint was a persistent burnt rubber note that really stuck around.

M: A big body, well carbonated, smoke and more smoke sit on the palate

O: Good for the style. Would recommend and I find this superior to Alaskan Smoked Porter

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2012 02:32:53 | More by barleywinefiend

bsuedekum

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%

07-06-2012 02:18:18 | More by bsuedekum

GPHarris

Alabama

4.28/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

a - poured a one finger thick creamy tan head into a snifter that left a thin ring of lace that disappeared quickly. the body was a dark black.
s - liquid smoke with a hint of roastiness.
t - smokey, burnt ends, wood, roast are the dominant flavors. the smoke here is more subdued than the aroma.
m - medium and slick mouthfeel.
o - very nice smoked beer. the smoke is there but not overwhelming, just the right amount. paired this with a bbq burger (pulled pork piled on top of a burger) and it was great.

Serving type: bottle

01-18-2012 15:36:02 | More by GPHarris

FortSmithHops

Arkansas

2.5/5  rDev -37.7%

01-07-2012 18:26:14 | More by FortSmithHops

mgbickel

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -0.2%

12-18-2011 16:06:41 | More by mgbickel

homebrew311

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: pours pitch black, a little thin on the edges, small amount of head with minimal retention

S: holy smokes... smells like campfire, strong hickory and smoke, a bit of roasty chocolate in the background

T: like the nose the taste is incredibly smokey, a bit of woodiness with chocolate and coffee to round things out

MF: somewhat thin, mellow carbonation, smooth body

O: this is perhaps the smokiest beer that I have experienced, the smoke doesn't ever get out of hand and provides and interesting porter with plenty of depth

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2011 04:46:04 | More by homebrew311

Vdubb86

Illinois

3.7/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Thanks to TMoney2591 for allowing for the OK tick

Holy God this is mostly smoke with a little bit of porter. It pours the dark brown you'd expect from the style, but ever-the-while it smells like wood ashes are wafting around the room. There are times when some smoke is appreciated and there is times when it makes me think they burnt the beer. This is the latter. This beer takes a page right from Aecht with the level of smoke, dear god it smells like super charred bacon. Surprisingly the taste mellows it quite nicely, but by this point I'm making sure not to stick my nose back in the glass. The taste has the obvious smoke infuse malt flavor with some chocolate tones behind it. There is actually a nice creamy overall feel to this beer and overall, I don't mind drinking it. That having been said, I'm glad somebody else bought it, Someone like TMoney2591 who appreciates the smoke WAY more than I do.

Serving type: bottle

12-05-2011 16:20:38 | More by Vdubb86

Florida9

Illinois

3.78/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Beer pours a dark brown in color while still retaining a slight translucency around the edges. Forms a thin dark tan head a thick ring around the edge.

S: Smells of smoke and lots of it. Bacon, wood and maybe some roasted malts.

T: Roasted malts to the point there is even a little char. Smoke, bacon, and campfire.

M: On the heavier side of medium with a mild, char-like, smoky bitterness.

O: A good beer. Smoky as hell, but still drinkable. If you like smoke, you'll like this one. If not, I'd stay away.

Serving type: bottle

12-03-2011 02:17:33 | More by Florida9

ThirstyHerf

Oklahoma

5/5  rDev +24.7%

12-02-2011 17:07:23 | More by ThirstyHerf

akinsja

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -0.2%

11-29-2011 15:57:06 | More by akinsja

TMoney2591

Illinois

4.1/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in a flared pokal.

Thanks to ThirstyHerf for this bottle!

Gots to love the smoke, amiright? Let's do this: It pours a dark black-brown topped by a finger of dark-ish tan foam. The nose comprises maple-smoked ham, milk chocolate, and light roasted malts. Damn, do I enjoy that delicious aroma! The taste holds notes of roasted malts, dark chocolate powder, light beech smoke, and very light maple syrup. The body is a light-leaning medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a sorta/kinda dry finish. Overall, a damn fine smoked porter. Good work, Krebs!

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2011 23:49:55 | More by TMoney2591

mjtiernan

New York

4/5  rDev -0.2%

11-15-2011 04:37:09 | More by mjtiernan

BeerAndBourbon

Ohio

3.15/5  rDev -21.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

A. Pours black with some amber edges and a nice creamy tan head.

S. Tons of bacony smoke on the nose. Some caramel in the background.

T. Tons of smoke, some chocolate on the back

M. Fairly thin body, not a lot of body.

D. Drinkable, but not great

Serving type: bottle

10-08-2011 16:07:08 | More by BeerAndBourbon

brew3crew

Ohio

3.08/5  rDev -23.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Tasting at Jackie O's

A-dark body with tan head that sticks around for awhile

S-really Smokey. Wow. If you like smoke, you like this

T-really Smokey. Really? You had to smoke it this jmuch?

M-medium body and smooth

O-way too Smokey. This just must not be my thng

Serving type: bottle

10-08-2011 15:43:54 | More by brew3crew

Spider889

Ohio

4.18/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Thanks to this surprise brew from BlueOkie! I really love a good smoked porter, and this one turned out to be very well crafted.

No bottle date but it says it was part of some sort of event called "Brew at Choc's Home" in 2010. I believe this was brewed in late 2010 or very early 2011. Poured into a Duvel tulip.

The beer was tough to coax a head out of at first, but with some height, and patience, a tall thick sandy head rose up and lingered for the better part of 10 minutes. The liquid beneath was black and completely opaque.

Wow does this smell good. Smoke is big and bold. I am growing more and more fond of assertive smokey beers with experience. This smoked porter has a smoke profile that is more brash and blatant than most (read: beers like Stone smoked porter have barely any real smoke compared to this). Oaky wood ashes lie beneath the dark campfire in my glass.

The taste is very smokey as well. If you enjoy a rauchbier once in a while you'll really dig this, but if smoke turns you off I am thinking that this beer is not for you. Luckily, I fall into the first category.

Dark and toasty smoked barley is thick and chewy, but not really bitter or ashy. I'd love to dig deeper, but for now the smoke overpowers a lot of the other flavors - this isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Thick and chewy, with lower carbonation. Drinks smooth but has an extremely dry finish.

Overall a real treat, this beer definitely lived up to my expectations/hopes, and was in fact the first beer of the 6 Scot sent me that I put into my fridge for consumption. The bar has been set for the other 5!

Serving type: bottle

09-19-2011 08:46:37 | More by Spider889

TurdFurgison

Ohio

4/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22oz bottle, sent as part of a poker BIF payout about 1 month ago. This pours a dark brown/black, with a tightly celled tan foam. Awesome smoked malt aroma, rich & woody. Sweet caramel malts & some bitter cocoa provide some accents for what is mainly a smoky flavor. Delicious, easily comparable with Stone Smoked Porter (natural comparison). Light carbonation, creamy mouthfeel, nice complement to the flavors. Liked this quite a bit.

Serving type: bottle

07-23-2011 01:18:05 | More by TurdFurgison

EgadBananas

Louisiana

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

Pours black, with a nice tan colored head, solid 2 fingers, leaving nice lace. Retention is very good.

Wow, this thing is smoky! But there's big chocolate and roasted malt notes shining through....it's definitely not one dimensional.

Bittersweet chocolate, light coffee, roasted malts, char, and of course, a nice balanced smokiness.

Solid medium bodied feel, creamy, and smooth.

Drinkability is great. It's got a huge smoke character without being overdone. This was a great smoked beer!

Serving type: bottle

06-25-2011 21:21:44 | More by EgadBananas

Mora2000

Texas

4.22/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Shared by someone at the most recent Freetail bottle release party.

The beer pours a dark brown color with a tan head. The aroma is definitely smokey with a lot of meaty BBQ notes. The flavor is more of the same. There is a heavy smoke character that goes very well with some heavily roasted malt. Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation. A very nice smoked beer where the smoke is up front and shines.

Serving type: bottle

06-06-2011 00:42:46 | More by Mora2000

aasher

Indiana

4.33/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

This beer pours a medium bodied black with a light beige colored lacing. Right off the bat it smells of smoked ham and smoked wood chips. Its possibly the second smokiest beer I've smelled behind the Alaskan Smoked Porter. It smells great. The flavor is pretty good as well. It still gives you the typical coffee and roast of a regular porter with the nice smoke of hickory smoked bacon. The flavors are very well integrated. It drinks a little light for a porter but with the flavor profile its ok. This beer is pretty superb, I'm very impressed, its an excellent smoked beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2011 03:25:00 | More by aasher

Onenote81

North Carolina

4.2/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Big thanks to coldmeat23 for tossing this awesome bottle in as an extra! Killer trade.

Poured this into a pint glass. Pours an uninviting black with just a thin sheet of tan-colored lace on top. A little disappointed there's not more head to channel out the smokiness. Ah well. The nose is still indeed smoky, with notes of bacon grease, ham, and then the "porterness" pulls through with roasted malts, and a bit of coffee. Very nice.

The mouth is stellar for the style. Moderately-full, not too heavy, but far from thin. I like it. Now this beer backs up what it claims: this is smoky. I dig it. I've had some of the style where the smoke is a phantom, but here, the smoke comes out full force. Still, mild cocoa notes and hints of sweetness make there way through as well, but the smoke is for sure the main player. This isn't a style for everyone, but I enjoy this flavor at times, and this beer delivers. Thanks again, Chris!

Serving type: bottle

03-22-2011 19:58:18 | More by Onenote81

csiewert

Oregon

3.33/5  rDev -17%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

This beer pours a thick black color with a slight amount of tan head with no lacing. The aroma is strong of smoke with a slight amount of roasted malt. The taste is almost all smoke... So much so that it overwhelms the rest of the flavors, which I would assume consisted of some roasted malt and caramel characteristics. The mouthfeel is somewhat lacking and feels empty. It leaves you feeling like you just drank smokey water. Overall it is worth a try but don't expect too much.

Serving type: bottle

03-20-2011 20:27:06 | More by csiewert