Short's Black Cherry Porter - Short's Brewing Company

SkeeterBoganski

Colorado

3.08/5  rDev -20.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Brewed with "black cherry puree"; color-wise, this beer is dark, almost oil-like; there are some very slight red tinges in the head, which is a bit frothy and sits at about a quarter inch; the lacing is substantial and stays on the glass well after a sip subsides; the nose is very dark roasted, almost bitter; there is a very light sweetness in the aroma; that said, there really isn't any cherry flavor here; it's pretty bitter on the tongue, almost coffee roasted; again, some very light sweetness in flavor but the cherry is non-distinguished; interesting taste for sure and heavy like a porter!

Serving type: bottle

11-11-2012 00:46:45 | More by SkeeterBoganski

aztraz

Sweden

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-19-2013 00:03:25 | More by aztraz

HarmonMW

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-15-2013 19:44:06 | More by HarmonMW

sirsteve42

New York

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-15-2013 03:06:28 | More by sirsteve42

ajzy

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-14-2013 02:04:34 | More by ajzy

Slay40

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-10-2013 18:57:22 | More by Slay40

eyemustard

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-10-2013 18:30:22 | More by eyemustard

ereye

Michigan

5/5  rDev +28.9%

05-09-2013 22:55:27 | More by ereye

DougLana

Michigan

3/5  rDev -22.7%

04-25-2013 17:37:16 | More by DougLana

JDizzle

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

04-18-2013 15:20:18 | More by JDizzle

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4.11/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-dark brown black color with a light brown head and decent lacing

S-chocolate, roasted malt, cherry, hint of coffee, slightly smoky

T-dark roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, cherry, hints of smoke, slightly bitter finish

F-medium to full body with moderate carbonation, smooth and cream

O-a well-made porter, the cherry is well-integrated into the beer, probably my favorite beer with cherries so far

Serving type: bottle

03-19-2013 22:37:49 | More by MDDMD

DruRho

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-19-2013 00:05:54 | More by DruRho

SaisonRichBiere

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +16%

03-02-2013 02:03:54 | More by SaisonRichBiere

JohnnieNepal

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

02-22-2013 21:51:58 | More by JohnnieNepal

Michigan

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

02-19-2013 04:44:11 | More by Michigan

beerhan

Ohio

3.88/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle - dated 10/04/12

A-Pours a huge black color with almost a reddish hue to it. Foamy mahogany 2 finger head that leaves a reddish brown ring.

S-As with many of Short's beers this one does not fail to deliver on uniqueness. Smells of black licorice, roasty dark chocolate with a very up front cherry peel aroma with a subtle smoke aroma in the background.

T-A little smokey and nutty on the front with a burnt cherry flavor that slowly comes in.

M-This one has an odd finish. It almost feels like I am running my tongue across wood. The cherry incorporates itself well into the aroma and taste but gives an awkward body to the beer.

O-This was definitely interesting. I do not really care for cherry in stouts and porters but this one is alright. For what it is, it is pretty tasty but not really my thing. If you are a cherry stout/porter fan this will impress but to me it is just a bit gimmicky. I would have probably liked the cherry to be very noticeable but I kind of feel if there was any more added there may have been a medicinal character to the flavor.

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2013 03:43:14 | More by beerhan

Runninmixz

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

02-01-2013 05:40:38 | More by Runninmixz

rjcoy06

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

01-31-2013 22:47:07 | More by rjcoy06

adamant1912

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

01-29-2013 19:22:36 | More by adamant1912

brandoman63

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -35.6%

01-28-2013 15:39:53 | More by brandoman63

tmcarter23

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

01-25-2013 17:21:57 | More by tmcarter23

chugalug06

Colorado

4.49/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Lingering 1 1/2 finger foamy lt. brown head. Brew is pretty thick and deep and dark brown/black. Awesome lacing too.. Tons of proteins

Roasty, chocolate, moderately sweet, cherry, deep, complex, bready, yum!

Lighter than I though it would be. Dry-sweetness, roasty, chewy, leathery, great subtle cherry flavor, dark chocolate, perfect light carbonation, no heat, no bitterness. Amazing.

This brew could be Shorts best brew.. It's phenomenal. Dare I say, recommended? Thanks Abanton for sharing. For the record: I HATE SMOKED BREWS!!! This is NOT a smoked brew, does it have subtle smoke aroma/flavors? yes. The smoke "character" only adds to this fine brews complexity.

Serving type: bottle

01-25-2013 04:38:27 | More by chugalug06

Zach136

Georgia

4/5  rDev +3.1%

01-25-2013 02:30:04 | More by Zach136

Keith_R

Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

01-25-2013 02:18:24 | More by Keith_R

Jsmitty1967

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

01-16-2013 22:48:00 | More by Jsmitty1967