Pier Cove Porter
Saugatuck Brewing Company

Pier Cove PorterPier Cove Porter
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From:
Saugatuck Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
6%
Score:
78
Avg:
3.37 | pDev: 18.4%
Reviews:
36
Ratings:
74
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 17, 2019
Added:
Jan 30, 2010
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  8
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Ratings by warnerry:
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Reviewed by warnerry from Michigan

3.38/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Notes from summer 2010

Pours pitch black with one finger of quickly dissipating head that leaves no lacing behind.

Smell is of roasted malt with a slight smokiness. Overall, smell is pretty subtle.

Taste is similar to smell, primarily deep roasted malts, with some earthiness and slight smokiness as well. Not great, but okay.

Mouthfeel is medium w a nice carbonation level.

Drinkability is decent. Earthiness doesn't get overwhelming. Not a porter I'll be coming back to, but not bad.
Feb 19, 2011
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -18.4%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
From old, undated notes. Poured from the bottle.

Brown/purple haziness.

HUGE tan head; no lace.

Plums and oats in the nose.

Medium mouthfeel.

Super boozy (especially for the a.b.v.) with a hint of plum. Unpleasant but (barely) drinkable.
Jul 17, 2019
 
Rated: 3.63 by bigleague from Michigan

Sep 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by Beerasaurus from Virginia

Apr 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by BDeibs from Colorado

Mar 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.58 by acostuhhh from Michigan

Mar 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by MikeVW

Oct 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Hrodebert from Michigan

Jul 22, 2014
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Reviewed by Brenden from Ohio

3.54/5  rDev +5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Looking plenty like a porter, this one's a dark brown, not too thick or heavy but with a slight translucence and red hue at the edges. The head is a small, creamy tan cap that drops down spotting with a few patches.
This one's on the dry and roastier side, lots of it in the malty base with some dark barley-like grains and a bit of coffee grounds, though a mild chocolaty note keeps it from being too dry.
Dryness carries to the flavor, as expected, with notes of charcoal, unsweetened baker's chocolate, and coffee grounds. It lends itself to a mild astringency toward the end of each sip. Something eases it off, though, and it ends a little creamier and with a less harsh chalkiness.
It's a porter, yes, but it's still a little too thin, and the crispness in an otherwise smooth beer a little too zestful.
Jun 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Sparky44 from Illinois

Apr 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Mxsluis from Michigan

Mar 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by DCdevyl78 from Illinois

Jan 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by FirstBrewsoon from Ohio

Nov 27, 2013
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.8/5  rDev +12.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Undated 12 oz bottle with some sediment left clinging to the bottom. Poured with a huge, foamy head; so large my way oversized snifter could not initially hold the entire 12 oz bottle. Soon enough, this died down to a denser tan head that produced very good lacing and had a nice feel. The near black body was medium-full, very smooth, but marred by a bit of tongue burn as if the ABV were at least 3X higher.

The aroma is quite nice and true to style, as is the flavor. Both have plenty of dark roasted grains and some dark fruits. The strong finish leaves a robust and lasting aftertaste, with dark roasted malts that have a hint of smoke but virtually no burnt element.

O: well worth trying, but be sure to let this one warm up a bit.
Nov 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by DruC4 from Michigan

Nov 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by BlissJunkie from Michigan

Sep 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by tommy5 from Michigan

Aug 30, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by mrebeka from Michigan

Jul 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by FanofHefe from Illinois

Jul 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Rohkey from Michigan

Jun 18, 2013
Pier Cove Porter from Saugatuck Brewing Company
Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 74 ratings