Portsmouth Black Cat Stout - Portsmouth Brewery

GrittyMug345

Maine

4.43/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I had this on tap at Portsmouth Brewery on 10/16/09, poured into a shaker pint. Beautiful cascading nitrogenation leaves a two finger tan head on top of a black body, head dies away slowly to leave very thin head, lacing is more like sheeting. Big nose of roasted malt, slightly acrid dark chocolate and espresso. More of the same on the tongue with a complex, dry finish. Medium bodied and infinately smooth. I could drink this one all day, an extremely sessionable stout, very much enjoyed.

Serving type: nitro-tap

10-20-2009 01:02:14 | More by GrittyMug345

kangarooAdam59

Maine

3.74/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Best by July 2013:

Into a regular pint glass:

A: jet black body with less than a finger's worth of a creamy head, some light lacing clings to the sides of the glass and spider webs just a bit

S: dry coffee, slight biscuit and some light milk chocolate

T: somewhat sweet but has a dry rich sort texture, dry aftertaste and finish

M: light to medium, sessionable, carbonation seems to be felt a little more than other Irish Dry Stouts I've had

O: still this is good for its style and good to me, I'd have it again

Serving type: bottle

04-19-2013 19:18:24 | More by kangarooAdam59

Rekrule

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

04-07-2013 03:57:45 | More by Rekrule

kscaldef

Oregon

1.25/5  rDev -69.1%

02-28-2013 21:06:15 | More by kscaldef

rayman2112

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

02-22-2013 01:50:32 | More by rayman2112

ChrisL24481

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -1.2%

02-10-2013 18:58:30 | More by ChrisL24481

Massbmx

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -19.8%

01-27-2013 21:14:00 | More by Massbmx

mklisz

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -1.2%

01-15-2013 15:39:31 | More by mklisz

Auror

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.2%

01-09-2013 18:50:13 | More by Auror

DonFrap

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

01-06-2013 03:01:14 | More by DonFrap

cliff1066

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

12-13-2012 04:50:40 | More by cliff1066

anewlanguage

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

11-27-2012 17:24:19 | More by anewlanguage

seplo

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

10-30-2012 18:38:33 | More by seplo

SineWaveFL

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +17.3%

09-10-2012 23:24:55 | More by SineWaveFL

LambicKing

Virginia

4/5  rDev -1.2%

09-01-2012 18:45:58 | More by LambicKing

smakawhat

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured on nitro tap, 8 oz. into a half shaker pint glass at Portsmouth brewpub in Portsmouth.

What a gorgeous red to this body, deep and dark brown with red edges, given with a super creamy tan head, thin nitro bubbles with hints of speckled white. Lots of lacing and rings while consuming.

Nose is filled with lots of Swiss like milky creamy chocolate. Rich. Dry biscuits and chewy oatmeal cookies out of the oven, this smells fantastic.

Taste is sweet and rich, but in control. Wonderful creamy texture. Palate hits with coffee and milk cream, but very light bodied. Some mild playful carbonation, and a great lime oil finish of hop goodness so subtle.

Super fantastic and super drinkable, great beer!!

Serving type: nitro-tap

08-28-2012 18:52:17 | More by smakawhat

trevorpost

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-27-2012 23:11:35 | More by trevorpost

erlenmeyer

Maine

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

06-08-2012 17:49:12 | More by erlenmeyer

andylipp

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

05-17-2012 23:29:25 | More by andylipp

imperialking

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-11-2012 02:25:59 | More by imperialking

Satchboogie

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

04-12-2012 00:42:02 | More by Satchboogie

Rempo

Indiana

5/5  rDev +23.5%

04-08-2012 00:43:50 | More by Rempo

Khazadum

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

04-07-2012 03:00:03 | More by Khazadum

Miamilice

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

04-01-2012 16:59:18 | More by Miamilice

GarthDanielson

New Hampshire

4.08/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured on-tap and served in a tumbler pint, the beer is jet black with a low profile, dense, off-white head that clings to the glass like glue. Smokey and coffee roasted aromas, which smell light, and very tasty. Flavors are dry and smooth, with roasted coffee and a slight molasses highlight. Cloying, bitter aftertaste that is pleasant and rich. The finish is dry and bitter, cleaning the palate. Very tasty brew.

Serving type: on-tap

03-28-2012 23:18:58 | More by GarthDanielson