Nolan's Porter
Barrio Brewing Company

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From:
Barrio Brewing Company
 
Arizona, United States
Style:
American Porter
Ranked #196
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
87
Ranked #15,864
Avg:
3.89 | pDev: 9.25%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
22
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 07, 2024
Added:
Jun 23, 2010
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  5
A dark but mild ale that light will just barely pass through, this medium to heavy bodied beer has a light hop character so the malts can do the talking.
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Ratings by Grant_Satterthwaite:
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Reviewed by Grant_Satterthwaite from Alaska

4.6/5  rDev +18.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Also had this one at a bar however it wasn't on nitro which I'm perfectly alright with. Poured nice and dark with a thin head that didn't stick around very long. Smelled of bitter chocolate, roasted malts, and had a slight coffee aroma to it. Tasted pretty much like it smelled, mostly a good balance of malts, dry hops, dark chocolate, and coffee. The feel was typical of most porters, not overly carbonated so as to lend to its smoothness. Overall, since I'm a sucker for porters and stouts, I would definitely have it again and I would recommend trying it as well. Definitely worth it.
May 31, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.81 by rawbraves from Colorado

Jan 07, 2024
 
Rated: 4.19 by PaulSlazinger from Pennsylvania

Oct 03, 2023
 
Rated: 3.58 by Gagnonsux from Texas

Dec 16, 2022
 
Rated: 3.81 by Lucnifter from California

Nov 22, 2022
 
Rated: 3.82 by Curt3 from Ohio

Jul 21, 2022
 
Rated: 3.77 by Tjb14 from Michigan

Apr 06, 2022
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Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina

3.79/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Enjoyed a 12 oz serving at the Superstition Blues and Brews festival 3-16-19.

Beer was served dark brown with a decent off white head.

Nose was mild roasted malts and a light touch of chocolate.

Taste was really well balanced between the mild roasted malts, chocolate, a light touch of coffee, and ample hopping to abate the sweetness.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied and pretty smooth.

Overall a solid Arizona porter, definitely try it if you like the style!
Mar 16, 2019
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Rated by dwlust

4.63/5  rDev +19%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75
Great body and mouthfeel. True porter style with complex flavor.
Dec 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by DeadeyeOTDO from Arizona

Nov 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by bsuedekum from Missouri

Apr 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by dbriesemeister from Minnesota

Mar 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Mar 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by stoppertb18 from Massachusetts

Mar 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ralphw56 from Nevada

Feb 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by BillRoth from Maryland

Oct 04, 2013
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Reviewed by JaredMink602 from Arizona

4.66/5  rDev +19.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Well balanced porter and was the winner of the Great American Beer Festival for best porter of '98. High in coffee and chocolate highlights as a porter should be.

A must for an after dinner craft beer. Smooth and deceptive. You'll think you're having a stout beer ( can't mention any names )by the look, but the smoothness and deceptive appearance are there. Full body richness, with a nice creamy finish!!!
Jul 26, 2013
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Reviewed by barter from Arizona

4.13/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Served on tap in pint glass at Y'All in Rio Rico, AZ.
A very solid sessionish porter. The best of Barrio's line-up.

Head: light tan that dissipates quickly.
Lacing: minimal
Nose: slight roasty
Taste: Alcohol well hidden in the malts creating a slightly sweet flavor which improves as the beer warms.
Jan 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by TFMyriad from Arizona

Oct 15, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by t0rin0 from California

Aug 20, 2012
Nolan's Porter from Barrio Brewing Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 22 ratings