Plum Noir
Southern Tier Brewing Company

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From:
Southern Tier Brewing Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
Imperial Porter
ABV:
8%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.67 | pDev: 12.26%
Reviews:
123
Ratings:
598
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 22, 2019
Added:
May 08, 2013
Wants:
  21
Gots:
  33
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Ratings by Mattco:
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Rated by Mattco from Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -31.9%

Jul 03, 2013
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -25.1%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
From old, undated notes. Had this one on draft.

Purple/black liquid.

Dark khaki head; decent lace.

Dark chocolate & dark fruit nose.

Medium mouthfeel.

Mild pickle juice & chocolate.

Pretty big disappointment.
Jul 22, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by Zach136 from Georgia

Apr 23, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Cuervo_PCB from Florida

Aug 27, 2016
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Reviewed by iheartmyTHO from Georgia

4.04/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
My husband got me a bomber of this beer because he knows I'm a Southern Tier fangirl. I'm not the biggest fan of plums let alone sweet, fruity dark beers, because many taste like raisins, and I think raisins are disgusting. I am surprised how much I did like this beer. It's not as sweet as I thought it would have been - this is a good thing. You do get a hint of sweetness and fruit, but I get more of the Porter flavors such as chocolate and coffee.
Aug 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.72 by Dave2234 from Minnesota

Apr 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by StoutAtTheDevil from Alabama

Apr 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.86 by DaPan from Canada (ON)

Mar 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by sposter4 from Pennsylvania

Feb 15, 2016
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Reviewed by gopens44 from Virginia

3.85/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
All kinds of dark, not even much colour around the edges. Smallish head recedes to a thin foam film, leaving some stubborn lacing.

Nose is silly with dark fruit and little else.

While thinner than I would have imagined, there is plenty of taste. Begins sweet like molasses and the plums, as billed, but takes a solidly roasty turn with hints of coffee, chocolate and smoke.

Finish is dry, think and leaves behind a little phenolic thing in the throat
Dec 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.41 by DOCRW from Kentucky

Dec 25, 2015
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Rated by DonBowman from Pennsylvania

3.9/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Very dark, porter type gravity, nice lace, subtle plum taste works decently with the porter.
Dec 04, 2015
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Reviewed by egrapplesberg

3.85/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
DOB 5/1/13. Poured from a bomber into a pint glass (should be a snifter, I think, but whatever). Pitch black with half finger head that is gone before the blink of an eye. Minimal lacing and retention. Smell is slight boozey with chocolate and raisin. Taste is also chocolate, with a light plum sweetness in the finish. The boozeyness is hidden very well. Average carbonation. Most Southern Tier "Black Tie Series" are very much dessert beers but with this being aged 2years and 4 months I can tell it has mellowed quite a bit. Definitely a good beer and I would like to try fresh. Cheers!
Sep 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.94 by mattboyer182 from Indiana

Aug 12, 2015
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Reviewed by Ozzylizard from Pennsylvania

4.22/5  rDev +15%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
DOB 5/1/13 at 42 degrees into snifter
$ 8.99/bomber at Oppermann’s
Aroma of plums
Head gone before aggressive pour completed; no ring, no layer, just a small island of medium to large bubbles
Lacing none
Body dark brown/black, opaque
Flavor lightly sweet with a hint of plum; no malt, no hops, no alcohol, no diacetyl
Palate medium, creamy, soft carbonation

Appearance 3.75, Aroma 4.25, Flavor 4.25, Palate 4.25, Overall 4.25
Aug 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by IckyT2012 from Florida

Jul 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by tkdchampxi from New Jersey

May 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Homebrew from Connecticut

May 16, 2015
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Reviewed by Jadjunk from Georgia

3.59/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
"Plums are a diverse group of species, with somewhere between 19 & 40 varieties depending upon whom you ask. We're using what we consider the best to brew with. The Italian plum has beautiful dark skin & the flesh is perfect for fermentation." Brewed in the style of an American Porter with Italian Plums added. Available in 22 oz. bottles and on seasonal draft.

Poured from a 22 oz. bottle to a Southern Tier tulip glass. Served above 54 degrees Fahrenheit.

(Appearance) Pours a frothy foam head of a mocha brown color over a dark cola brown body with cherry highlights. Retention is above average and the lacing is light and spotty. 3.5

(Smell) Roasted grains, notes of chocolate, bold dark fruit flavor of plums, syrupy and mildly tart. Delicate caramel malt, mild coffee. Potency is moderate. 3.75

(Taste) More chocolate and coffee up front, finishing with substantial roasted barley. Less plum flavor than the aroma suggested, just accents alongside a heavily-bodied porter, but providing a touch of tartness and viscosity to the mix, both are appreciated additions. 3.5

(Mouthfeel) The texture is silky, lightly chewy, smooth and mildly dry. Carbonation is modest, generating a low frothiness and a softly crisp finish. Body is medium+ for the style, medium/heavy overall. Balance is slightly roasty bitter and grainy over sweet. Alcohol presence is mild, and there are no off characters. 3.75

(Overall) This is a decent Imperial Porter although the plums don't come through all that visibly in the flavor, more so in the aroma. Nice enhanced body and smooth texture makes for an enjoyable and filling drinking experience. 3.5

Southern Tier Brewing Company's
Plum Noir
3.59/5.00
Apr 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.85 by redliner8 from Pennsylvania

Apr 27, 2015
Plum Noir from Southern Tier Brewing Company
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