Shake A Paw Smoked Porter
Yellow Dog Brewing

Shake A Paw Smoked PorterShake A Paw Smoked Porter
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From:
Yellow Dog Brewing
 
British Columbia, Canada
Style:
Smoked Porter
Ranked #19
ABV:
5%
Score:
88
Ranked #13,184
Avg:
3.96 | pDev: 7.58%
Reviews:
9
Ratings:
37
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 01, 2022
Added:
Aug 06, 2014
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  11
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Ratings by smekermann:
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Rated by smekermann from Canada (BC)

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

Oct 04, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Sludgeman from District of Columbia

3.98/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A nice porter but not an Alaskan Smoked Porter. Lower ABV than Alaskan’s.
A - opaque, good carbonation with a roiling nitro like pour. Two-finger light tan head.

S - Sort of a lagered malty aroma. A low to moderate amount of smoke on the nose.

T - Loght roast, no sweetness, light smoke, low bitterness stemming from the roasted malts.

MF - medium body with a just dry finish some coating lid the palate.
Aug 01, 2022
 
Rated: 3.83 by Shintetsuken from Canada (BC)

Jan 31, 2020
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Reviewed by leaddog from Canada (AB)

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance - Pours a deep mahogany brown with two fingers of cream coloured head.

Smell - smoked malts, coffee bean, cocoa, hint of dark fruits (plum, cherry), earthy and leafy hops, and earthy yeast.

Taste - smoked malts upfront followed by the coffee bean and cocoa. The hint of dark fruits (plum,cherry) follow suit. The earthy, leafy hops and earthy yeast finish off the brew.

Mouthfeel - Medium bodied with light to moderate carbonation. Finishes smooth with the smoke, coffee bean, and cocoa lingering.

overall - A well constructed and enjoyable porter that delivers on flavour. All elements of the brew were well done.
Jun 29, 2019
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Reviewed by kemoarps from New York

4.01/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
The colour of cola with plenty of carbonation and a nice little head that settles in to little more than a penninsula.

Nose has a nice level of char and dark grains. Light smoke and some umami character.

Light smoke and dry char. Hints of bakers chocolate give it some depth. Almost a lactose type hint on the very back end.

Nice body that's mostly on the dry side but has some chewy rich element to it as well.

This is not super complicated but I really dig it. Dry char/ashy smoke and a touch of rich chocolate.
Mar 05, 2019
 
Rated: 4.23 by garthbrennan from Tennessee

Mar 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4.02 by BlunderfulGuy from Nebraska

Feb 24, 2018
 
Rated: 4.06 by derdtheterd from Canada (AB)

Feb 16, 2018
 
Rated: 3.84 by ILOVEHAM from Canada (BC)

Aug 22, 2017
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Reviewed by StJamesGate from New York

3.88/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Blackbird, Vancouver.
Fast-fading tan over cola brown. 3.75
Jerky smoke and cola bottles. 3.75
Caramel, smoked almonds, a touch of coffee hard candy, a bit of wood, and creme brulee comeback. 4
Lt-med, smooth, crisp. 4

Tame nose, but works itself out with a balance of smoke and sweetness. Too thin and too sweet to be sessionable - needs some hops or fizz to cut it. But YD do craftsmanship well enough. 3.75
Jan 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.85 by imfinished from Canada (BC)

Aug 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.49 by LDuke from Canada (AB)

Jul 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Howlader from Canada (AB)

Apr 23, 2016
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Reviewed by biboergosum from Canada (AB)

3.97/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
16oz glass at Beer Revolution YEG - the march of new BC craft breweries into Alberta continues.

This beer appears a clear, dark ruby red highlighted brown colour, with one finger of puffy, weakly foamy, and bubbly beige head, which leaves some spiky mountain range vista lace around the glass as things quickly sink away.

It smells of bready and slightly meaty caramel malt, wet ash, muddled black orchard fruit, cafe-au-lait, a hint of Scandinavian anise candies, and tame leafy and floral hop bitters. The taste is lightly smoked caramel/toffee malt, bittersweet cocoa powder, waning coffee notes, a hint of sour milk, watery black licorice, and more plain leafy, citrusy, and floral hoppiness.

The carbonation is quite gentle in its pleasingly frothy emanations, the body a decent medium weight, and generally smooth, just a wee bit of ash sticking to the roof of one's mouth, if that kind of thing bothers you. It finishes still trending sweet, as that meaty smokiness wafts off, leaving a solid Old School porter holding the bag.

Overall, a well-made and enjoyable version of the augmented style, the 'guest' smoke keeping its acridity on the down low, allowing the base porter to still shine. It finally fucking rained a few drops today, so I'll add that to my justification for liking this one so much.
Apr 22, 2016
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Reviewed by Coronaeus from Canada (ON)

3.91/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Can.

Deep cola black with minimal head that dissipates fairly quickly. Smoky, licorice and toasted grain on the nose. Roasted malt, and brown sugar flavours. A little thin, but very nice.
Apr 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.34 by kristinc from Canada (BC)

Apr 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.71 by byronic from Canada (ON)

Apr 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Kmat10 from Canada (AB)

Mar 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.14 by Corson from Canada (AB)

Dec 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by sohearn from Alabama

Dec 27, 2015
Shake A Paw Smoked Porter from Yellow Dog Brewing
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 37 ratings