Very sweet aroma, not quite bourbon like but similar. Sharp flavor bite of sweetness like dark chocolate, quickly followed by strong (but not overpowering) coconut flavors. Finishes witha mild dark malt roastiness that’s smooth.
4 out of 5 stars.
Category Archives: Porter
Short’s Black Cherry Porter
Clean dark malt aroma with hints of fruit sweetness. Taste is initially one of sweet cherries but quickly is replaced by a dry coffee-like dark malt taste. After a few more drinks the coffee flavor mellows out and a nice residual cherry sweetness is left.
4.5 out of 5 Stars.
Deschutes Black Butte Porter
Slightly sweet, slightly rich aroma of dark malt. Complex flavor that dances around but never grows to a big giant taste. Leaves you with a slightly bready malt flavor that fades out smoothly.
4.5 out of 5 Stars.
Yuengling Black and Tan
Slight smoky dark malt smell. Sweet dark malt taste that’s obviously present, but not too overpowering. Very little aftertaste other than a hint of dark maltiness. Very well balanced with a good taste that’s kept nicely at bay.
4 out of 5 Stars.
Atwater Bourbon Barrel Aged Shamans Porter
Nice aroma, but a sweet/harsh taste that leaves a bit of a yuck flavor to linger.
2.5 out of 5 Stars.
Arcadia Barrel Aged Shipwreck Porter
Awesome sweet taste that’s smooth and delicious. Goes down nicely for such a strong beer. The bourbon barrel gives it a nice aroma, but not too strong. The red wax top had a cool look, but was horridly impractical- to the point of being dangerous. Having to cut that thing off while sober is a challenge. Having to do it with a beer our two in me, I’m surprised I didn’t walk away from it with a knife stuck in my hand.
5 out of 5 stars.
Southern Tier Porter
Very nice dark, rich taste. Good malty taste that fades nicely and leaves you with minimal aftertaste.
4.5 out of 5 Stars.
