Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter - Great Lakes Brewing Company

jtierney89

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -18.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

near black deep brown tan head. charcoal coffee and black chocolate on the nose.

burnt coffee flavor with some dark bitter chocolate and charcoal. creamy and chewy big body. herbal hop good bitterness and balance. a good beer with simple flavors but I don't understand the super high ratings. I like it but not crazy about it.

Serving type: bottle

01-01-2013 01:36:28 | More by jtierney89

Daktah

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-23-2013 01:39:52 | More by Daktah

Rdc67

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-22-2013 19:46:01 | More by Rdc67

BigbROB

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -18.4%

05-22-2013 16:07:30 | More by BigbROB

MarkIntihar

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

05-22-2013 13:39:07 | More by MarkIntihar

jakecattleco

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-21-2013 19:29:51 | More by jakecattleco

Busker

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-21-2013 18:05:16 | More by Busker

nstorts

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-21-2013 02:08:49 | More by nstorts

mcsauter82

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-21-2013 01:59:24 | More by mcsauter82

joejost

New York

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

05-21-2013 01:34:40 | More by joejost

Extrajoker00

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-20-2013 22:20:05 | More by Extrajoker00

PlayitAgain

New York

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-20-2013 03:03:25 | More by PlayitAgain

SpAiReArGsEonNE

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -24.2%

05-20-2013 02:14:38 | More by SpAiReArGsEonNE

Ctrauty

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

05-20-2013 01:38:09 | More by Ctrauty

NJB145

Michigan

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-20-2013 00:59:24 | More by NJB145

BFCarr

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-19-2013 21:45:57 | More by BFCarr

ShawnMH

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-19-2013 15:30:36 | More by ShawnMH

Benny3000

Michigan

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-19-2013 14:19:40 | More by Benny3000

gjoker321

Florida

4.05/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: Black brown with brown and crimson highlights. Tan head of two finders with linger. Very subtle, fine, legs.
Aroma: Earthy roasty aroma upfront with a very subtle maltiness following. Possible hoppiness from earthy/woody hoppy aromas present.
Flavor: Roasty/charcoal up front. Malty sweetness WELL balanced by acidity of dark malts. Sweet and sour pungent hop flavor in finish. Subtle/earthy/cloying hop flavor in finish For the roast flavors there it is fantastic but could use more depth. Perhaps layering of some of the dark malts. No diacetyl. Light dark esters of cherry and grape that are a secondary note to the malt flavors.
Mouthfeel: Medium heavy to medium mouth feel with moderate carbonation. Light acidity on the tongue for overall balance.
Overall: A very pleasant classic example of a robust porter VERY subtly lacking of complexity. Could use more variety of roast flavors thought that is being nitty and picky. I couldn't ask for a better example of what fresh, quality ingredients can do! I will take a six pack of this home any night that I need to quietly contemplate anything.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 02:31:07 | More by gjoker321

elroacho

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-19-2013 01:07:41 | More by elroacho

Glen0matiC

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-19-2013 00:26:49 | More by Glen0matiC

mattsucks

Ohio

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-18-2013 13:54:14 | More by mattsucks

Smextongo

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

05-18-2013 05:08:35 | More by Smextongo

iHeartMNBeer

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-18-2013 03:37:10 | More by iHeartMNBeer

Dr_Q

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-18-2013 02:53:26 | More by Dr_Q