Mississippi Mud Black & Tan
Mississippi Brewing Co.

Mississippi Mud Black & TanMississippi Mud Black & Tan
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From:
Mississippi Brewing Co.
 
New York, United States
Style:
American Porter
Ranked #426
ABV:
5%
Score:
73
Ranked #27,716
Avg:
3.18 | pDev: 20.13%
Reviews:
476
Ratings:
1,292
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 11, 2023
Added:
Oct 15, 2001
Wants:
  35
Gots:
  283
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Ratings by Generik420:
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Reviewed by Generik420 from Indiana

3.08/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5
I have seen this crazy jug of beer multiple times in the past and finally decided to check it out. I read some of the other reviews here and wasn't expecting too much out of it, but all in all I thought it was fairly decent. First off, the jug is pretty outstanding. Got to really give this brewer some props on creativity with what looks like an earthenware jug.

I poured into a standard pint glass and got a thin head that left little to no lacing on the glass. The color is what got me. Very dark but still allowed light through, giving a dark reddish blackish color. It definitely looks appealing. Took a good smell of the beer and would say it smells like a fairly ordinary lager beer. Nothing really jumps out, no distinct hop aroma. Taste kind of lived up to the beer. It was good, but not great, more or less kind of nondescript. A slight roasty flavor, but no real discernible hop character. The bottle says it captures the true flavor of a black and tan, but I would a Guinness and Harp hand poured is much better.

This beer kind of amused me in a way. The look of the bottle and the name on it implies it is from Mississippi, but then you read that it is brewed it Utica, NY. A decent beer, nothing to go out of your way for, but might not be a bad option if you wanted a decent sized beer for a low price.
Sep 12, 2006
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.46 by J_Neumar

Jun 11, 2023
 
Rated: 3.24 by aklavall from Canada (AB)

Jan 21, 2023
 
Rated: 3.25 by wilfonzo from Florida

Jan 15, 2023
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Reviewed by JZH1000 from Colorado

3.75/5  rDev +17.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured from an undated 32oz howler style bottle which is apparently the only way to get this beer.

On the pour a one finger head forms then quickly gets fizzy and fades to a ring around the glass. Carbonation is very fine but pretty active. body is a dark reddish brown, light gets through pretty well.

Aroma is relatively light for what it is, but what is there is pretty nice. A solid cross between a porter and a pilsner with some light noble-esque hops balanced by a chocolatey malty alighted ale like notes. Dark malty notes, but it's difficult to pick up on much woth how light the aroma is. Nothing off.

Flavor is predictable after the aroma. Relatively light in flavor, but that's there is clean and a good cross of pils and porter. Sort of like something vaguely close to an English bitter but more germanized I suppose. Relatively light and feels like something g that would've been created before the Craft beer boom, but it's very difficult to get any sort of information about the brewery or this beet in general. Onto my second glass, the roasted barley notes bring a more and more obvious coffee note as you drink more quite nice.

Feel is very drinkable and once again a cross of pils and porter. Refreshing and light while carrying some nice roasty notes. A bit watery for the style, so leaning toward the pils feel wise. The porter brings in a bit of mouth coating maltiness, but the feel is mostly light.

Overall this is a good beer, but it could be a bit happier to bring home the pils, but it just is a bit light for being a pilsner AND porter. It could be a bit old seeing as it's a single in a weird format, but If it interests you I'd say try it. It's good but light.
Aug 07, 2022
 
Rated: 3.69 by scootercrabb from Illinois

Jun 23, 2022
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Reviewed by xmanden from Michigan

4.38/5  rDev +37.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Nice clear amber color. It smells like malt with hints of chocolate and toffee like a Heath candy bar. Surprisingly smooth and well balance taste. Robust and filling, the chocolate is in the taste as well as coffee, but not bitter. This is a nice beer for its price point. If you like darks and reds, give this a try.
May 23, 2022
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

2.84/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
32oz jug from Winco. Cola colored pour, fizzy head, then flat. Aroma is light roast and caramel. Taste is sweet, root beer, roast malts. Super fast finish leaves a full feeling on the palate.
May 13, 2022
 
Rated: 3.67 by VickyYeo from Pennsylvania

Mar 19, 2022
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Reviewed by Christianriveraaa

4.3/5  rDev +35.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
The pour was nice and smooth, not to much foam rising to the surface. The smell reminds me of something close to a Modelo kind of smell mixed with Guiness. The initial taste was very refreshing actually, kind of took me by surprise. I was expecting more of a bitter taste but it tasted sweet like a Pilsner with a kind of bitter ending at the end. Overall not bad! this was actually pretty refreshing coming straight out of the gym trying this.
Feb 06, 2022
 
Rated: 4.35 by Anacross from Oregon

Dec 19, 2021
 
Rated: 2.75 by Shenk87 from Pennsylvania

Nov 28, 2021
 
Rated: 3.48 by SpaethJam from New York

Oct 16, 2021
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Rated by Animage_66 from Georgia

3.38/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
It's not bad for the price. but you are better off with a 6 pack of yuingling black and tan for this price range if its available.
Jun 16, 2021
 
Rated: 3.85 by SushiSakeBeer from Oregon

Mar 27, 2021
 
Rated: 3.83 by Hazey92 from New York

Mar 10, 2021
 
Rated: 2.65 by AndrewFord666 from Illinois

Feb 05, 2021
 
Rated: 3 by Chipwells from Georgia

Feb 02, 2021
Mississippi Mud Black & Tan from Mississippi Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 73 out of 100 with 1292 ratings