Smoked Porter
O'Fallon Brewery

Smoked PorterSmoked Porter
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From:
O'Fallon Brewery
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
Smoked Porter
Ranked #27
ABV:
6%
Score:
87
Ranked #17,422
Avg:
3.86 | pDev: 12.69%
Reviews:
380
Ratings:
553
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 22, 2023
Added:
Dec 26, 2002
Wants:
  59
Gots:
  41
Dark, rich and smoky…this classic porter is brewed with 63% German smoked malt and makes a perfect after dinner (or anytime) sipper for those who love a “bigger” beer. Winner of the Gold Medal in the 2004 Great American Beer Festival® for best Smoked Beer in America!

24 IBU
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Ratings by merlin48:
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Reviewed by merlin48 from Kentucky

4/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22 oz bottle from the Liquor Barn in Lexington, Ky. Pours an opaque deep brown body with a one inch beige head that retains for a few minutes, eventually settling in the imperial pint glass as collar and lace. Impressive sheet lacing effect.
Aroma was smoked bacon, with some malty chocolate and coffee in the background. Smelled more like campfire smoke as it warmed.
Mouthfeel began with a medium body, but thinned out rather quickly. Carbonation seemed high for a porter, but as it subsided some nice creaminess crept in.
Taste had a more campfire smokiness than the bbq pork aroma. Roasty and toasted malts dominate all the way through, with a restrained chocolate and creamed coffee underbelly. Hop bitterness is a bit too soft and somewhat restrained.
This is a very interesting porter from the brewery that brought you Blackberry Scottish Ale and Cherry Chocolate Ale. Adventurous little Missouri brewery, and they've got a nice one here. Definitely, has a Bamberg smoked malt character that makes me want another smoked beer. This one could use a little tweaking in the hops and carbonation departments, but it's a keeper and a pleasant sipper that is an ideal compliment to any smoked meats or cheeses.
Jul 01, 2005
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Reviewed by jeffdr123 from Florida

3.98/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
From a bottle. Pours dark brown with a lofty head. Smells like a campfire and s'mores. The flavor is all about the malts, including the Bamberg smoked malt - but also caramel and chocolate malts. It's a really nice change of pace without the overwhelming smoke of a straight Rauch Bier.
Jun 22, 2023
 
Rated: 4.55 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

May 28, 2023
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Reviewed by ChainGangGuy from Georgia

3.76/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: Pours a very dark brown body with an inch of evaporating, light khaki-toned foam.

Smell: Swathed in a meaty, almost bacony smokiness are a collection of varied notes, smelling of walnut, semi-dried dark fruits, anise, black bread and a sliver of baker's chocolate.

Taste: A black breadiness rounded with tastes of toasted nuts, subtle chocolate morsels and sweetish cola. Alongside a black licorice vibe, it begins pulls in a subtly vinous, wine-like fruitiness midway and through the smoky, lightly spicy, soundly fruity finish.

Mouthfeel: Medium-thin, nearingly watery body, as is O'Fallon's wont. Why is it there wont? I don't know, but I want to. I want to understand. Medium carbonation.

Overall: Why it gotta be so thin, O'Fallon?
May 03, 2023
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Reviewed by travis1108 from Missouri

2.87/5  rDev -25.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 2.75
Smells like smokehouse almonds
Little too thin. Then again O'Fallon ALWAYS seems to be. Kinda tastes like someone put liquid smoke in a black lager. Feels carbonated in my mouth but finishes flat. IDK why I keep buying O'Fallon. It usually disappoints.
Dec 22, 2022
 
 
Rated: 4.01 by bschmidt_37 from Illinois

Nov 26, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by bacher468 from Pennsylvania

Oct 28, 2022
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Reviewed by TurboMon_911 from New Jersey

4.08/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured a dark caramel brown into a 10 oz. Bangkok Beer fluted glass with a slightly effervescent tan head that quickly disappeared. Very dainty lacing with natural carbonation present throughout . Aromas of smoked bacon, caramel and dark chocolate/coffee malts are up front. Taste is smoke forward with a long earthy/coffee type finish. Mouth is a little thin for this style, but would consider medium bodied. Very nice flavorful solid porter that I enjoyed thoroughly.
Jul 26, 2022
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Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois

4.02/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
12oz bottle
13 years since I reviewed this one; time for a revisit!
L: cola-like body; foamy tan head
S: smoke and malt
T: smoke & char, caramelized grain, anise, peat, leather, chocolate, dark bread crust, roast, earthy hops
F: light side of medium for body, ample carbonation, smoky & spicy finish
O: much better than I remember. Solid smoked beer here
Jun 18, 2022
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottled 12/29/21; drank 3/31/22 @ the Yarchives.

Opaque dark brown appearance.

An even pour yielded a nice khaki head; nice lace.

Smoked bacon & faint fresh earth notes in the nose.

Creamy medium mouthfeel.

Smoked bacon, mild cream & faint chocolate flavors.

Smoky, simple & effective. I'd have another!
Apr 02, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by paulish from New York

Mar 12, 2022
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Reviewed by mikeg67 from New Jersey

3.85/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12 oz bottle. Pours dark brown with tall, creamy, long lasting, beige head and nice lacing. Aroma is of toasted malt, smoke and some hops. Body is medium and slightly crisp. Taste is of toasted malt, smoke, brown sugar and herbal hops. Finish is long and semi-dry. Nice brew.
Feb 23, 2022
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Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania

3.67/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12oz bottle into a pint glass. No freshness dating that I could find.

Looks pretty good in the glass. Black body, deep ruby red when held up to the light. Small tan head shrinks to a fat collar and covering, spotted lacing.

Smoky aroma.

On tasting, certainly smoky, but restrained. Faintly astringent, but not unpleasant.

Mouth below medium, finish that faint astringency.

Overall, not unpleasant, but does come off a little weak.
Feb 09, 2022
 
Rated: 3.88 by hoppyhoppy from Pennsylvania

Feb 03, 2022
 
Rated: 3.38 by AmatuerSurgeon from Missouri

Dec 28, 2021
 
Rated: 3.93 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Nov 24, 2021
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Rated by rclangk from West Virginia

3.56/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
9/2021 BOM
Oct 24, 2021
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Reviewed by akaizer from Virginia

3.94/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
From a beer of the month club bottle poured into a pint glass. Look has a dense 1/2" brown-ish head with a dense brown body. Scent is an excellent smokey malt: coffee/espresso, scorched dark chocolate, and a bit of spice. The smoke sensations are quite subdued on the tongue, although the rest of the flavors are quite in tact. Feel is on the smooth and medium-to-heavy bodied side with a bit of lingering bitterness in the aftertaste. A great all around smoke porter!
Sep 30, 2021
 
Rated: 3.95 by Fubudu187 from Illinois

Sep 19, 2021
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