Pyroclastic Porter
Mazama Brewing Co.

Pyroclastic PorterPyroclastic Porter
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From:
Mazama Brewing Co.
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
5%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.64 | pDev: 7.69%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
18
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 25, 2018
Added:
Mar 05, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  4
A Robust Porter. It has a strong, upfront coffee aroma, with a dark cocoa finish. Brewed with Oregon hops to balance the bittersweet, chocolatey malt.
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Ratings by VanKieft:
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Rated by VanKieft from Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +16.8%

Mar 05, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.61/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5
Quite handsome very dark red brew with long-lasting foam in the tall IPA glass. Body is on the watery side but with enthusiastic sudsiness. Dark malt and a distinct burnt edge. It's not totally dry but only a little malty sweetness. More grainy than malty and even a little raw.

Dark and bitter flavor but light in body. Better than the Irish stouts, in my opinion, but it's in that style of thin and frothy. From the 22 oz bottle purchased at Elizabeth Station in Bellingham.
Apr 25, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by NickThePyro from Washington

Oct 10, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by kylemckinnis from Colorado

Oct 23, 2016
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.58/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
22 oz bottle retrieved from Oregon.

Pours clear but very dark brown, looking nearly black and opaque in the pint glass. A decent size beige head is semi-durable and leaves sheets of lacing upon tilting of the glass.
Loads of very dark roasted grain flavor with some unsweetened chocolate, relatively light notes of burnt toast and only faint char. Enough hops to add flavor and complexity while keeping this markedly more bitter than sweet.

O: a bold, hoppy porter.
Sep 30, 2016
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Reviewed by Jeffsta1 from Washington

3.83/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Nice deep brown color, pale tan head, lace not super fine.

Smell is nice, malty, classic, not overly heavy, not overly mild.

Taste is decent, malty, bitter, not very intense. I prefer more depth in a porter, but there are no off notes here.

Mouthfeel moderately rich, again wouldn't mind richer. Bubbles a little big for my taste. No big flaws though.

Finish is consistent with the rest. Not super intense. Some good length, if subtle, with dark black licorice notes.

Decent beer. Wouldn't seek it out, but wouldn't mind it with a burger some day.
Jul 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.45 by arini10 from Oregon

Nov 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.67 by BurdockBoy from Oregon

Nov 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by VictorsValiant from Oregon

Sep 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by Erik-P from Canada (BC)

Feb 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by jemarent from Michigan

Dec 06, 2014
 
Rated: 2.96 by jason_nwx from Oregon

Oct 12, 2014
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%
Nice dark, roasty, chocolaty, smooth porter. Dark, opaque brown with small beige creamy head. Aroma is equal parts coffee, chocolate and burnt toast. Taste is mild coffee bitterness up front, then some semi-sweet chocolate. Dry bitter finish.
Aug 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ladyweapon from Oregon

Jul 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by GClarkage from California

Jul 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by johnnyboy76 from Oregon

May 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by chossboss from Oregon

Mar 05, 2014
Pyroclastic Porter from Mazama Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 18 ratings