London Porter
Arcadia Brewing Company

London PorterLondon Porter
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From:
Arcadia Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Smoked Porter
ABV:
7%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.9 | pDev: 12.56%
Reviews:
281
Ratings:
449
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 07, 2019
Added:
Jun 05, 2002
Wants:
  25
Gots:
  30
This 18th Century-style Smoked Porter has subtle accent of peat-like Bamberg smoked malt, which is apparent in both the aroma and flavor. It is brewed with seven varieties of premium European malted barley, resulting in note of bittersweet chocolate and coffee that are counter-balanced by a long-sustaining finish of Goldings hops.

42 IBU
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Rated: 3.87 by blissfulNemo from Michigan

Aug 07, 2019
 
Rated: 3.96 by travelguy from Ohio

Jul 07, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

2.92/5  rDev -25.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Unknown vintage; drank 7/21/15 @ the Yarchives.

Brown/black appearance.

HUGE tan head; minimal lace.

Toffee, sea salt & faint raspberry notes in the nose.

Medium thick mouthfeel.

Mild raspberry & faint milk chocolate flavors up front; a slight metallic finish.

Not very good.
May 04, 2019
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Reviewed by cyrenaica from Canada (ON)

4.03/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz bottle
7.0% ABV
Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada)
November 25, 2014
$2.96
The beer pours a dark coca-cola colour with a thin brown head. Aroma is roasted malt, dark chocolate. and molasses. No smokiness that I can discern. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, burnt wood, dark chocolate, and licorice. Quite good.
Mar 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4.21 by DavidRandall from Michigan

Mar 11, 2017
 
Rated: 4.1 by Fishwhisperer from Michigan

Oct 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by Dpgalante from Pennsylvania

Jul 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.53 by bigleague from Michigan

Apr 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by red94tt from Michigan

Apr 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.98 by KevBot89 from Pennsylvania

Mar 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.89 by OKCNittany from Oklahoma

Jan 06, 2016
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Reviewed by 1000lbgrizzly from Illinois

3.6/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Dark, nearly black body, light tan head. Not very impressive bottle art, to say the least. Nose has good roasted malt with some char, but an unfortunate amount of piney hops and floral soap note. Glad to taste that the hops totally drop off, leaving just a nice chocolate and caramel flavor from the malts, touch of the soap but it's not unpleasant. Dry, with bitterness from the roasty malt and a touch of hops (but no hop flavor). Light-medium body.
Tasty dark brew, nose kinda turned me off but the flavor picked up the slack. Not sure how authentic 'London-style' this was, but it was good nevertheless.
Dec 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.87 by Jcarriglio from Florida

Nov 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by aasher from Indiana

Oct 20, 2015
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Rated by papat444 from Canada (QC)

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Flashback #110
Aug 18, 2015
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Reviewed by Alan_Bats from Missouri

3.72/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Look: Dark brown with decent tan head. Amber on the sides as it is more transparent than opaque. (3/5)
Smell: Smokiness comes through strongly. Chocolate and roasted malt also present. Overall a pleasant aroma (3.5/5)
Feel: Medium bodied. Very smooth especially for 7% abv. (3.5/5)
Taste: Smokiness comes through again. Some charred flavors are there to accompany a nice sweetness of chocolate. Roasted malt is not as strong as in the aroma. (4/5)
Overall: One of the better porters I’ve had. I like this as an example for a porter versus a stout. Good beer by Arcadia. (3.75/5)
Aug 04, 2015
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Reviewed by Bone53 from Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: Brown pour with a ruby red tent when put up to the light. Two finger beige head

Smell: Roasted malt, caramel sweetness, an artificial dark fruit note, leather

Taste: The first thing i noticed is how much smoke is in the flavor compared to the smell. Moderate roasted malt presence, big Smokey character, with a undertone of that artificial dark fruit

Mouthfeel: Light medium body; Goes down fine but the bitterness is pretty substantial, especially for the style

Overall: This is my first offering from Arcadia, and I am a bit disappointed. It doesnt have your typical porter characteristics.. The roasted malts had some potential but it was overpowered by a strong smokiness and slight artificial dark fruit notes. It was almost borderline offensive to me. Its also too bitter, especially within the style. For $12.99 a six pack i expected much better. I will not be revisiting this, and am hesitant on trying another offering by Arcadia. Not recommended
Jun 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.32 by mpolewan from Ohio

Jun 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by meatyard from Florida

Apr 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.74 by jcole524 from Pennsylvania

Apr 13, 2015
London Porter from Arcadia Brewing Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 449 ratings