Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter - Great Lakes Brewing Company

smokeypeat

Maryland

4.43/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a deep black with a nice 1 finger tan frothy head. Smell is a great combo of light chocolate and breakfast blend type coffee. On tasting I am pleased with the smoothness of the mouthfeel, not weak like some porters, really bordering on more of what I find in stouts. Carbonation is readily apparent but doesn't become overbearing. Taste is exceptional. Perfect blend of the light chocolate and coffee roast present in aromas. Some biscuity goodness is there as well. This is a beer that solidly deserves it standing as one of the best representations of the porter style.

Serving type: bottle

02-18-2011 21:48:57 | More by smokeypeat

ThunderChicken7

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

06-20-2013 01:42:17 | More by ThunderChicken7

LikeARollingStout

North Carolina

4.01/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz bottle with an enjoy by date of 10/11/13

A - Nothing out of the ordinary color-wise. Tan head that had noticeably large bubbles.

S - The aroma was dominated by chocolate. Some roasty malts are present too, but take the backseat to the chocolate. Just a hint of coffee.

T - Not as chocolately as the smell. I'd say the roasty malts are the backbone, supported by the chocolates and dark coffee. Not as bitter as you'd expect from a porter with this much chocolate flavor.

M - Mildly dry and medium bodied. Carbonation was a little on the heavy side.

O - Not my favorite porter, but its definitely above par. Maybe I just had high expectations after having their take on IPA yesterday. I think taking the throttle off the chocolate and adding some coffee would improve my opinion.

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2013 00:06:01 | More by LikeARollingStout

kustard

Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-19-2013 20:04:24 | More by kustard

charlzm

California

3.93/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Consumed June 11th, 2013 at Great Lakes Brewing Company, Cleveland OH.

Very clear, very dark brown beer with mahogany highlights. Sticky beige head.

Dark, roasted aroma. Black coffee and bitter chocolate in the nose.

Flavor is just this side of charcoal; complex mix of bitter coffee, burned toffee and baking chocolate. Walks the line between bold and overbearing.

Medium bodied, slightly drying on the finish.

This one is worth drinking.

Serving type: on-tap

06-19-2013 18:18:57 | More by charlzm

psmith161

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-19-2013 02:13:29 | More by psmith161

heytomcat

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-18-2013 22:21:39 | More by heytomcat

jpizzle

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-16-2013 22:06:44 | More by jpizzle

drt72

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

06-16-2013 17:29:29 | More by drt72

Lasering

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

06-16-2013 17:11:57 | More by Lasering

olbubba

Florida

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-16-2013 12:19:22 | More by olbubba

StonyB

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-16-2013 04:28:55 | More by StonyB

IndyDad

New York

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-16-2013 02:52:48 | More by IndyDad

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: Dark chestnut; medium tan, frothy head; good lacing

Aroma: Malty; dark chocolate; roasted grain; coffee grounds

Taste: Interesting flavor; bitter grains and hops up front, leading into a juicy, slightly thin mouthfeel and coffee notes; bittersweet chocolate notes; finishes slightly dry and hoppy

Remarks: Better as it warms up

Did not score A, T, S, M at that time; disregard those scores

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 12:39:08 | More by IchLiebeBier

JG_McNaulty

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-15-2013 12:06:34 | More by JG_McNaulty

Purp1eOne

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-14-2013 23:06:27 | More by Purp1eOne

LordTorgamus

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-14-2013 05:24:54 | More by LordTorgamus

Canada_Dan

Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-14-2013 01:52:27 | More by Canada_Dan

JandJMD

Maryland

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-14-2013 00:34:10 | More by JandJMD

mcaulifww

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-13-2013 21:42:59 | More by mcaulifww

AuzBlackhand

Ohio

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-13-2013 20:41:00 | More by AuzBlackhand

jessepap

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-13-2013 19:06:31 | More by jessepap

jstout26

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-13-2013 18:08:05 | More by jstout26

SportsandJorts

Michigan

4.1/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: a nice blackish brown. a finger or so of a tan head that sticks around.

Smell: chocolate and roast malts.

Taste: nice chocolate up front followed by roasted malts. some bitter hoppiness.

Mouthfeel: a creaminess to it. a slight bitterness as well

Overall: another spot on brew by Great Lakes. extremely well crafted, easy to find and at the right price

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2013 02:16:54 | More by SportsandJorts

ethanmc12

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-13-2013 00:08:59 | More by ethanmc12