London Style Porter
Propeller Brewing Co

London Style PorterLondon Style Porter
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From:
Propeller Brewing Co
 
Nova Scotia, Canada
Style:
English Porter
Ranked #36
ABV:
5%
Score:
87
Ranked #15,984
Avg:
3.89 | pDev: 10.54%
Reviews:
70
Ratings:
104
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 05, 2022
Added:
Aug 02, 2002
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  10
This beer style was created in the mid-1750's. A dark full-flavoured beer but smoother and less bitter than stout. Made with softened water, Propeller London Porter is a blend of pale, roasted and chocolate malts, hopped with English and North American varieties.

Porter was the drink of the masses long before lagers or modern ales were fashionable. The name Porter originated because this strong, nourishing drink was reputed to be the favourite beverage of the hard working porters of London's Covent Gardens.

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39 IBU
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Ratings by chinchill:
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.82/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at the brewery.
Near black body is opaque with dark ruby highlights. The tan head is creamy and durable.
Chocolate and coffee in the nose both reappear in the flavor but with faint coffee and lots of dark roasted grains.
Smooth, full body.

Overall; not quite up with Fullers but admirably close.
Jun 04, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.1 by polloenfuego from Canada (NB)

May 05, 2022
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Rated by ewpass from Canada (PE)

3.99/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Dark brown with a large even head. Sweet caramel and chocolate nose. Medium malt body, roasty and smooth. Very quaffable.
Apr 12, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by sdm9465 from Canada (NS)

Sep 05, 2017
 
Rated: 3.8 by JoshuaCCampbell from Canada (NS)

Jan 06, 2017
 
Rated: 4.03 by Mousel from Canada (ON)

Mar 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.87 by jfreeze from Canada (NB)

Dec 06, 2015
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Reviewed by VelvetExtract from Massachusetts

3.58/5  rDev -8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Bottle. Pours a dark brown. Good looking brew. Smells is roasty but also sweet. Dark malt meets a dark sugary sweetness. Flavor is roasty, chocolatey and quite sweet. The sweetness dries out during the finish, which is preferred. Has more body than what you'd expect from a beer at 5%. A simple Porter.
Oct 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by DannyBaldoni from Canada (QC)

Oct 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4.02 by jpower from Canada (AB)

Jun 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by mylespetro from Canada (NS)

Mar 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.9 by Danielr26 from Michigan

Feb 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by SchoonerNS

Nov 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Nov 21, 2014
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Reviewed by PorterPro125 from Canada (NB)

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%
Poured from a 341 mL bottle

A- Pours an extremely dark hue with a slight ruby tint topped by a deep tan 2 finger head; this sight is the definition of beauty in terms of a porter.

S- Roasty, toasty, etc., etc. Very intense and inviting.

T- The taste follows much of what the aroma has to offer. Robust, roasty, creamy... everything a great porter should offer.

M- Medium body with low to medium carbonation. Feels nice on the palate and finishes slightly dry.

O- Overall, I have to say that this is a great beer. No, it certainly isn't the best Porter i've ever tasted but it definitely deserves a taste. If you haven't had a brew from Propeller, I highly recommend their entire selection. I've yet to taste a bad brew from them. A++
Sep 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Electros from Canada (ON)

Sep 18, 2014
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Reviewed by johnnnniee from New Hampshire

3.65/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Bottle from the brewery
Pours a solid dark brown with ruby highlights and a smallish off white head that dissipates rather quickly. Aromas of roasted grain, toffee, caramel and hints of earthy. The flavor follows the aroma quite well. Medium body with a moderate level of carbonation. Decent porter, I prefer them a bit more robust, but this one is tasty.
Aug 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Anyportinastorm from Oregon

Jun 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Derf36 from Canada (BC)

Jun 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by DreamDeath from Canada (NB)

May 18, 2014
London Style Porter from Propeller Brewing Co
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 104 ratings