Washington's Porter
Alewerks Brewing Company

Washington's PorterWashington's Porter
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From:
Alewerks Brewing Company
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
6.35%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 11.49%
Reviews:
126
Ratings:
303
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 29, 2019
Added:
Nov 06, 2006
Wants:
  15
Gots:
  39
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Ratings by farrago:
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Reviewed by farrago from New Jersey

4/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Peaks around one finger’s worth of deep brown foam, many larger bubbles, disappears very quickly with only a thin ring around the edges, the lacing is equally thin to nonexistent. The liquid is a fully opaque brownish to black color, once in awhile you’ll see a tiny bubble break the surface, barely any sign of an orange or yellow tint. The nose lays it all on the table immediately, fully loaded with malty chocolate, coffee ice cream, vanilla, marshmallow, caramel scents, challah bread too, there’s good roastiness to it too but not really texturally sharpening the sweetness, no citrus, no earthy qualities, it’s a one trick pony but it nails that trick. Medium-bodied, surprisingly focused and dry in texture, the carbonation is strong and full of pinpricks across the palate. At times you do get a light minerally aspect along with mixed sweet grains. Besides that it’s back to the cocoa, coffee, cola, vanilla bean, whipped cream and so on. Monochrome yet has very good length, the flavors persist for some time. It does not overreach, does not good unduly sweet, it’s just a friendly, malt driven porter, which is not necessarily a bad thing.
Feb 12, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.84 by mltobin from Connecticut

Aug 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3.42 by hophugger from Virginia

Aug 15, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by JonSchwartz from North Carolina

Aug 15, 2017
 
Rated: 4.42 by evanwoertz from California

Dec 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.05 by dertyd from California

Nov 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.94 by Chris_Gannon from Michigan

Aug 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.27 by Gtwreck45 from Missouri

Aug 13, 2016
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Reviewed by lwcreasy from Virginia

3.96/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Half an inch of light tan head that collapses quite quickly. Very dark brown with garnet hues when put to the light. No visible carbonation and o.k lacing around the glass.

Strong chocolate, burnt sugar, and toffee from the get-go. Coffee tones become more apparent. Hop aroma isn't perceptible.

Very rich and smooth malt flavor- light roast coffee and cocoa powder, with a pleasant sweetness. Sugary aftertaste without any residual bitterness. Very agreeable.

Medium-full body with very low carbonation. No astringency or bitterness whatsoever, very smooth.

A delectable Porter. Like coffee with creamer. A brew for the winter or dessert by a fireplace.
Jul 22, 2016
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Rated by cjgiant from District of Columbia

3.93/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Slightly bitter (English bitter like) and leaning chocolatey - solid interpretation of the style.
May 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.8 by oberon from North Carolina

Apr 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.9 by JMUbrewz from Virginia

Mar 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by kvgomps from New Jersey

Mar 20, 2016
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Rated by johnnyd10vt from Oklahoma

2.39/5  rDev -37.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.25
Not my cup of tea. Maybe the "colonial" style, but to me it has an aftertaste of ashtray.
Mar 18, 2016
 
Rated: 4.24 by Cyrano41 from Virginia

Feb 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.97 by Mojo from Alabama

Jan 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by robebo44 from Virginia

Dec 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by marley2112 from North Carolina

Dec 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Nov 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.94 by AGB from District of Columbia

Nov 20, 2015
Washington's Porter from Alewerks Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 303 ratings