Blackbird Porter
Flagstaff Brewing Company

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From:
Flagstaff Brewing Company
 
Arizona, United States
Style:
American Porter
Ranked #361
ABV:
6%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,251
Avg:
3.66 | pDev: 10.93%
Reviews:
9
Ratings:
20
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 16, 2022
Added:
Aug 16, 2003
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  5
A silky-smooth, reddish-brown porter epitomized by a balance of full bodied flavor & subtle hop undertones. A mild roasted flavor lingers on the palate, giving this beer a well-rounded finish.

20 IBU
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Rated: 3.67 by Gagnonsux from Texas

Dec 16, 2022
 
Rated: 3.66 by emptyglassagain from Massachusetts

Nov 09, 2018
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Reviewed by Gatch from Massachusetts

4.05/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
On-tap at Fire Creek in Flagstaff. Cool spot and a tasty beer. Paired with a latte. This beer is definitely better than its average score. I’m drinking it slightly cold but it’s just a darn good porter, with all the roasted malt, chocolate, mild bitterness, and hint of hops that you want from this style.
Apr 01, 2018
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Reviewed by Kubishark from Maryland

2.67/5  rDev -27%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
This is the definition of "meh." It looks, smells, and tastes like a porter, but just not one to write home about. I don't really see why a beer like this needs to exist. It's not bad, but what's the point when there's so much better stuff out there already.
Jul 02, 2016
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Reviewed by Sammy from Canada (ON)

2.99/5  rDev -18.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
Minimally drinking porter, with little taste. On nitro, at the source. Black yes but little taste and somewhat light mouthfeel for a porter. Poor execution.
Jan 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by cbcrunch from Wyoming

Apr 03, 2015
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Rated by 2beerdogs from California

3.81/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
From notes taken many years ago....happy times.
Mar 08, 2015
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Reviewed by i4ourgot from California

2.97/5  rDev -18.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Lots of a caramel sweetness without the hops to back it up. The beer looks and smells like a porter (aroma was very weak). But the taste was a little too much on the caramel sweetness for me without the roasted flavors present.
Jan 08, 2015
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Reviewed by barczar from Kentucky

3.8/5  rDev +3.8%
Roast malt, mostly nutty, with a cocoa aroma, and light fruitiness. Flavor is roast dominant, with nice dark chocolate notes, and a fairly bitter coffee finish. Pretty clean, though coffee grounds are a bit heavy in the finish.
Nov 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by mc4z from California

Jun 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by GreatBloomer from Texas

Apr 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Feb 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Camjmorton from Virginia

Jan 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by GraduatedCashew from California

Aug 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Hterrell from Arizona

Jun 26, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Bobhoya from Arizona

Mar 27, 2013
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Reviewed by Phelps from Arizona

3.97/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured into a snifter.

Very dark brown, a little thin-looking. Some drinking thins the color out to a clearer bark-brown. The head is light tan, thin and fizzy, popping away quickly.

Intriguing blend of aromas. In this order: light roast coffee, oats, some pork, milk chocolate, earth.

Same thing going on in the flavor. Chocolate and lightly roasted coffee meld, along with some sweet oats and a touch of dark fruits. Bitter dark chocolate lingers after the swallow.

Thick, creamy body with peppery carbonation. Holds together well without a touch of alcohol.

A solid porter. Good flavor, nice feel.
Jul 25, 2012
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Reviewed by nickfl from Florida

4.33/5  rDev +18.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A - poured with a small head of light tan foam on a dark brown body with amber highlights. The head series slowly and leaves moderate lace.

S - smoky caramel and chicory with some brown sugar.

T - dark sugar up front with some dry, roasted malt character in the middle. Finishes with molasses, licorice, and moderate bitterness.

M - medium thick body, moderate carbonation, and a dry finish.

D - a very nicely done porter, it manages to be dark and thick without ever becoming something that would be confused for a stout.
Mar 26, 2012
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Reviewed by kdoc8 from Oregon

4/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I had this on tap at the brew pub in Flagstaff, AZ. It was a deep reddish-brown color - almost purple, so that was unique. It didn't have much of a head and was highly carbonated. It had an interesting and strong sweet aroma, somewhat like coffee but more like a mocha, so a mix of strong espresso and chocolate.
Complex flavor to the taste also - hops are hidden but present, behind the major taste of chocolate/coffee malts.
Mar 13, 2007
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Reviewed by beerguy101 from California

3.52/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Medium amber color. Small head. Aroma is roasted malts and a touch of chocolate. A medium bodied porter. Malts are roasted and chocolately. Hops are spicy. Maybe just a touch thin for a porter. . Well balanced. Very drinkable. Fruity finish. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is dry. Aftertaste slightly sweet.
Aug 16, 2003
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