Chocolate Porter (Pappy Van Winkle)
Al's of Hampden / Pizza Boy Brewing

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From:
Al's of Hampden / Pizza Boy Brewing
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
14%
Score:
97
Avg:
4.59 | pDev: 7.63%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
22
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 31, 2015
Added:
May 12, 2013
Wants:
  14
Gots:
  1
Huge porter aged on cocoa nibs in Pappy Van Winkle bourbon barrels. Originally brewed as Justin and Danielle Wissler's wedding beer (Wissler's Wood) and also available on draft for a limited time.
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Ratings by Invictus:
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Rated by Invictus from Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev -2%

Jun 17, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.5 by BMart from Pennsylvania

Aug 31, 2015
 
Rated: 4.48 by dfhhead25 from Pennsylvania

Aug 30, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by BeerDad5825 from Pennsylvania

Jul 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Jun 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by tommyguz from Pennsylvania

May 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by PA-Michigander from Pennsylvania

May 08, 2014
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Reviewed by nrs207 from Pennsylvania

4.53/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
On tap at the Al's/Pizza Boy anniversary event

A - Quite dark, tan head. Looks inviting.

S - The name describes it perfectly. I just get chocolate and bourbon and some roasted malt.

T - Follows the smell really nicely. The chocolate is a bit subdued, possibly to the age, but it does linger in the aftertaste for a while. The alcohol can't be 14% based on my taste buds. Really well hidden. Smooth bourbon throughout. Nicely done.

M - Smooth and no alcohol presence. Almost perfect.

O - Not too much to complain about here. I think the age has probably subdued some of the flavors, but it's still excellent.
May 05, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by reizorc from Pennsylvania

Feb 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by erikkoppin from Michigan

Jun 11, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by london1o1 from Pennsylvania

Jun 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by bvdubn from Pennsylvania

Jun 05, 2013
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Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania

4.3/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Draft offering at the source served in a matching snifter. The brew appears black in color with a quick dissolving brown head. A thin ring of spotty lace sticks around the perimeter of the glass and leaves spots on the wall when swirled.

The aroma is boozy with plenty of chocolate and raw oak notes. A bit of dark raisin character and an earthy roast flavor not too far off from seeming like molasses. Overall a pretty pleasant smelling brew until it gets warmer.

The flavor has what seems like a raw oak character upfront. Quite woody before going to an all bourbon burn. Flavors of earth, molasses and bitter cocoa run all through the profile.

This is a medium bodied brew with a modest to lower level of carbonation. An absolute beast to your face but has plenty of character to take in and enjoy. This brew is dangerous...trust me, the brew tastes so good but it will level you if you think you can have glass after glass of it.
May 31, 2013
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Reviewed by orangesol from Pennsylvania

4.35/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Served on-tap at Al's of Hampden.

A - Pours jet black with a small tan head leaving little to no lace down the glass. Just like the stout, it is nothing amazing really, just another porter.

S - Smells of chocolate, vanilla, warm bourbon and a decent amount of booze. Very nice balance of aromas for most of the glass going a touch bourbon heavy toward the end of the glass.

T - Starts off with plenty of chocolatey sweetness quickly giving way to the warm bourbon, dry oak and light vanilla sweetness. Sweet heat finish, lingering on the palate long after the finish. Not as balanced as the stout but still fairly easy to consume.

M - Heavy body with moderate carbonation. Smooth, sweet feel with plenty of backing heat. The body is a little thiner than the stout and the added heat doesn't help things either.

O - A very enjoyable BA porter. A little boozier than the little amps but it is still very nice. One of these as a night cap is awesome, two or more and I wouldn't be able to walk out of here.
May 31, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by PABeerDude from Pennsylvania

May 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by jagada from Pennsylvania

May 15, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by GeoffreyM from Pennsylvania

May 12, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by Lane23 from Pennsylvania

May 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by mozim from Pennsylvania

May 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by StormKing47 from Pennsylvania

May 12, 2013
Chocolate Porter (Pappy Van Winkle) from Al's of Hampden / Pizza Boy Brewing
Beer rating: 97 out of 100 with 22 ratings