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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:
- 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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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
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, 2023Reviewed 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
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, 2017Solid 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.
Reviewed by ManapuaMan from Massachusetts
3.88/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
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, 2017Reviewed by ThisLadyLovesBeer from New Hampshire
4.09/5 rDev +5.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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, 2014S = 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!
Smoke House Porter from Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
87 out of
100 with
39 ratings
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