Smoked Porter
The Schlafly Tap Room

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From:
The Schlafly Tap Room
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
Smoked Porter
ABV:
6.3%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.89 | pDev: 11.05%
Reviews:
12
Ratings:
26
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 20, 2015
Added:
Jan 16, 2003
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
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Ratings by DCon:
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Reviewed by DCon from Missouri

4.08/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Enjoyed on-tap @ The Schlafly Tap Room in St. Louis, MO for $4.25. Tapped from a Non-Labeled Stainless Steel Tap Handle into an Imperial Pint Glass.

Aroma- This aroma starts out with a medium amount of smoke and a nice amount of malt in the background. Seems like oak is also around be everything very mild.

Appearance- Received with a 1 finger head that dies fairly quickly. Has a dark brown colored body without any clarity available. Leaves dark, sudsy lacing behind.

Flavor- Smoked chilis and tons of spice make up the taste from the beginning to the end. Has a medium amount of hops included too. Medium Bitterness.

Mouthfeel- Medium Bodied, Medium Carbonation, Spicy, and finishes with tons of malt on the palate.

Overall Impression- Nicely done! Good amount of smoke attribute with also a highly noticeable hop character. Would definitely recommend enjoying this one also. They should start bottling some of these fantastic brews that are only offered on-tap!
Feb 08, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by kingjohnh from New Mexico

Mar 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Jan 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Jan 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Eaglefan344 from Missouri

Jan 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by jaydoc from Kansas

Jan 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by crbnfbr from Kentucky

Oct 18, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by jharris0624 from Missouri

Nov 13, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by Cobrakaikid from Missouri

Jul 21, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by HopHeadInOhio from Ohio

May 02, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by Beezee from Illinois

Feb 18, 2012
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Reviewed by Merkur from Tennessee

3.92/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Had on tap at Schlafly Tap House.

Beer pours a very dark brown color. Hardly any head.

The beer smells very smokey. The smoked, malty smell is very strong. Very pleasant.

The beer's smoke taste on the initial sip is very strong, almost overpowering. From there, the smoke taste goes away behind the sweet malt. While pretty good, the smoke feels forced in the taste.

Mouthfeel was similar to other Schlafly beers and was a bit thin, but overall pretty good.

Not as balanced as some smoke beers, but some very good smoke flavor for a very drinkable porter.
Jan 10, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by dav from Missouri

Jan 03, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by amart80 from Missouri

Dec 07, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by drn from Idaho

Dec 04, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by BigJarv79 from Missouri

Nov 15, 2011
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Reviewed by bld81 from Missouri

4.14/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.5
On tap in Kansas City, MO:

A: dirty dark brown pour, no head, soft white ring near the top

S: caramel and smoked malts

T: smoky and sweet malt, nutty and rich

M: creamy and smooth, lingers for a while

D: quite high, goes down easy, not filling, very satisfying
Jun 09, 2011
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Reviewed by Jayli from Massachusetts

4.06/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Had on tap at The Schlafly Tap Room 2/12
Served in a pint glass.

A: This beer pours a deep, dark, opaque black with a 1/4 inch of light brown head. Head recedes quickly leaving spots of lacing.

S: Nose is somewhat muted - sweet caramel malts with minor smoked notes.

T: Taste is nice. There is this fantastic back and forth of what will dominate - caramel malt and nuttiness, or smoked flavoring. It comes together in a sweet, smokey flavor. This isn't a typical smoked beer where you feel like you're at a campfire.

M: Lighter side of medium body, medium carbonation, nice and crisp with an oily finish.

D: Goes down easily, very tasty, not filling, mild kick, and a very nice representation of style. The smokiness in this beer really adds to the flavor rather than dominate as some smoked beers do. This is one that I would (and did) drink all night.
Feb 15, 2011
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Reviewed by AlCaponeJunior from Texas

4.39/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
An overall excellent beer. Had it on tap at the taproom in St Louis.

Poured black, clear, one finger head and moderate lacing.

Smoky, roasted aroma with malt, chocolate and coffee.

Tasted nutty, roasted malts, chocolate, and nutty. Delicious to the point where I had two of them in one session.

The moderate ABV made it quite sessionable. Listed as 5% on the menu.

Felt medium to full bodied and smooth, very good going down, mild aftertaste of light bitter roasted malts.

Highly drinkable, a delicious blend this year that I would recommend and several locals seemed to think it was especially good this time around too.
Nov 14, 2010
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Reviewed by Dogbrick from Ohio

4/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sample at the brewpub. This homage to the Alaskan benchmark pours a mostly clear dark brown color with some ruby around the edges. Thin sheet of lacing on the glass. The aroma is smoky with touches of roasted malt and chocolate. Medium body with a smoked character that never becomes overbearing, as seems to be an issue with some beers of the style. Flavors of malt, chocolate and nuts are present. The finish is smoky with roasted malt lingering. Pretty good overall.
Nov 24, 2008
Smoked Porter from The Schlafly Tap Room
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 26 ratings