Smoke House Porter
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.

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From:
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
 
New Hampshire, United States
Style:
Smoked Porter
Ranked #24
ABV:
5%
Score:
87
Ranked #16,710
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 11.37%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
39
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 04, 2023
Added:
Jul 04, 2003
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  5
Our version of a robust porter, dark malt dominates the flavor profile, mouth feel is lighter than our stout, bitterness balanced to allow the specialty grains to shine.
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Ratings by Zachattack698:
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Rated by Zachattack698 from New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev +16.3%

Dec 23, 2011
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by tekstr1der from New Hampshire

4.31/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Possibly the best beer I've tried from these folks. Hit all the right notes of a dark and roasty American porter without a ton of the smoke character to be too overwhelming. Very good stuff and I'd buy it in cans if available.
Mar 04, 2023
 
Rated: 5 by pgsteelers14 from Massachusetts

Jul 03, 2019
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Reviewed by johnnnniee from New Hampshire

3.65/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Tap at John Goffe's Bedford.
Solid dark brown with a minimal head. Earthy caramel and light chocolate on the nose. Flavor follows with some roast and hints of dark pitted fruits. Decent porter.
Jan 24, 2017
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Reviewed by ManapuaMan from Massachusetts

3.88/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Enjoyed from a growler. Dark brown (light black?) pour with a thin tan head. Aroma of roasted malt, charcoal, roasted nuts and grains. Taste is baker's chocolate, roasted malt, light-roast coffee grounds and biter hops. Finishes bitter and dry; light, easy drinking, very well made porter.
Jan 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.68 by morebeergood from Massachusetts

Nov 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4.89 by Matthowland from New Hampshire

Apr 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.46 by Faxmesomehalibut from New Hampshire

May 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.63 by RhinoBrew from Massachusetts

Feb 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.83 by TheMaineBeerGuy from Maine

Jan 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.27 by rderedin from Maine

Dec 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by powdersoldier from Washington

May 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by braican from Massachusetts

Feb 22, 2014
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Reviewed by ThisLadyLovesBeer from New Hampshire

4.09/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A = I enjoyed this on tap, but in a plastic cup at a local ski area's pub, so it was hard to really judge the appearance properly. It is a coffee-colored brew, with a medium, short-lived head, but I think that may have been the cup.

S = Lovely porter smell. Malty and yeasty, with a slight coffee and interesting "other" detected.

T = Outstanding. I drank three pints over the afternoon and my palate did not tire of the flavor. The malts are nicely balanced, no over-hopping, and there is no unpleasant, lingering aftertaste. Finishes very clean..

M = Lighter than some porters on the palate, but the flavor was definitely not lacking. Did I mention that it finishes clean?

O = One of my favorite porters, and I wish it were sold by the bottle. I may have to go back to the ski area pub soon! It is light enough to pair well with any pub menu offering, and for the hop-weary palate, this would make a very welcome alternative. Don't let your "dark beer phobia" keep you from trying this one, if you're lucky enough to have it as an offering!
Feb 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by dheacck11 from Connecticut

Jan 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Satchboogie from Belgium

Jan 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by kdivers from New Hampshire

Nov 23, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by irishevans from California

Sep 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by petermethot from New Jersey

Jun 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Hairrrrrrrr from Illinois

May 31, 2013
Smoke House Porter from Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 39 ratings