Duke Of Winship
Middle Ages Brewing Co., Ltd.

Duke Of WinshipDuke Of Winship
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From:
Middle Ages Brewing Co., Ltd.
 
New York, United States
Style:
English Porter
Ranked #47
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
87
Ranked #16,891
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 12.66%
Reviews:
115
Ratings:
180
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 13, 2024
Added:
Oct 30, 2001
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  14
"Scotch Porter"

A sensual dark brew with the softness of a Scotch ale crafted with the malt make-up of an English porter.
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Ratings by Urbancaver:
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Reviewed by Urbancaver from Ohio

3.38/5  rDev -12.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours very dark brown with a solid amount of off-white head. Smells a bit off. Some roasted smells but mostly just a odd smell. Tastes roasted and slightly fruity. A bit more bitter than i would like but overall not bad. Decent mouthfeel and well carbonated. Fairly drinkable
Jan 17, 2011
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Rated by Timfriley from New York

4.75/5  rDev +22.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
while it's billed as an english porter, to me it tastes like a porter with a touch of scotch ale. one of my favorites
Feb 13, 2024
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Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York

3.79/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
On tap at The Village Tavern in Geneseo, NY.

This one pours a fairly dark black color, with a small head, and lots of lacing.

This smells like chocolatey malt, and some licorice.

I was feeling nostalgic and decided to roll the dice and try some Middle Ages again. This certainly isn’t the most magical porter you’re ever going to have, but it’s pretty solid. It’s a little bit sweet, and I’d want more bitterness or roastiness, but the chocolatey notes are tasty anyway.

This is very creamy, but light bodied, and a little bit thin.

This isn’t completely perfect, but I enjoyed it all the same.
Oct 06, 2023
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Reviewed by flgimp from Pennsylvania

4.27/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
As advertised a blend of Scottish ale and porter. Very fine dark pour with a rich khaki colored head and nice lacing. Taste is complex with notes of malt, sweet toffee, nutty toasted bread, and ending with light coffee. Also some appreciated lingering booziness.

This will be looked for again!
Apr 30, 2021
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Rated by The_Beer_Guru from New York

3.94/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Well balanced porter with chocolate and coffee.
Dec 13, 2019
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Reviewed by VoxRationis from New York

3.96/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Served on tap in a 16 oz (473 ml) nonic at The Evergreen in Syracuse, NY.
A: Pours a black color with a 1 finger, tan head, rim and cap retention, and gorgeous, somewhat limited lacing.
S: Aromas of black coffee, unsweetened cola, and birch.
T: Semidry. Flavors follow the nose; light bitterness. Solid balance.
M: Medium bodied with strong carbonation.
O: This is an impressively well crafted, authentic take on English Porter.
Aug 28, 2019
 
Rated: 3.99 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Jul 17, 2019
 
Rated: 3.83 by wafers from New York

Jun 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by paulish from New York

Oct 20, 2018
 
Rated: 3.84 by socon67 from New York

Jan 05, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by boszormeny from Canada (ON)

Nov 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.9 by Wheels2532 from Pennsylvania

Jun 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.36 by dgeebs07 from New York

May 27, 2016
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Reviewed by ChrisCage from Canada (AB)

4.24/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
A- This beer pours with a most impressive looking head, which is 3-4 fingers thick in my tulip glass...WOW! The retention factor is very good with the thick, whipped, swiss cheese like head sticking around for a good long time, and eventually settles into a very thick half finger layer over top of the nectar. The color of the brew itself is of dark cola and chestnut hues in the background. As for lacing, it is thick and rich in appearance, with a heavy layer covering the sides of the glass....very nice looking indeed!

S- Dark dried fruits such as raisins, dates and/or prunes to start off with! There are other sweet notes of toffee/molasses, root beer syrup, enthralling toasty caramel sweet malt, bread, and yeast in the body and the finish is deep and Earthy....not much for any cleansing bitter aromas, but this is what I wanted out of this style!

T- The flavors follow the aromas well with heavy malt sweetness present, the dried fruits noted in the aromas following in the background, toffee sweetness, some nuttiness, again with the root beer character, toasty bread/yeast and hints of coffee near the end of the body and into the finish. The flavors linger ever so slightly before drifting off before the next big taste!

M/O- Medium bodied and as the appearance suggested, the carbonation is quite heavy, yet it is rather smooth on the palate! The flavors are full and rich, yet there isn't any one that overpowers any other....it's like a blend between a Scotch Ale and a Porter in taste and texture....makes a nice semi-sweet dessert beverage! This is highly drinkable and I would recommend this to anybody....another winning recipe from Middle Ages! Cheers!
Apr 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by tdm168 from Pennsylvania

Jan 30, 2016
 
 
Rated: 3.98 by entenduintransit from Tennessee

Jan 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Dec 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by T-34-85 from New York

Dec 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.85 by Nyrangersgrrl from New York

Jun 16, 2015
Duke Of Winship from Middle Ages Brewing Co., Ltd.
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 180 ratings