Badger Porter
Sand Creek Brewing Company

Badger PorterBadger Porter
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From:
Sand Creek Brewing Company
 
Wisconsin, United States
Style:
American Porter
Ranked #420
ABV:
5.1%
Score:
77
Ranked #27,089
Avg:
3.34 | pDev: 15.87%
Reviews:
54
Ratings:
111
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 03, 2023
Added:
Feb 15, 2007
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  6
This velvety ale is brewed from a duo of Belgian and American dark-roasted malts. When poured, its deep garnet color is crowned with a creamy tan head.
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Ratings by botham:
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Reviewed by botham from New York

3.07/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
12 oz bottle poured into a pub glass. pours pours deep chocolate brown with brilliant amber highlights and a sparkling head that resembles a pepsi, dissipating quickly. no lacings.

aroma is lightly roasted , with some chocolate and a bit of caramel, alongside a distant nutty character. a slightly grainy character serves as the base.

taste is roasted up front, wit hthe same hints of chocolate and caramel, but with an earthy quality as well, possibly a touch of smoke or oak. finishes weak without much character.

mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with a light CO2 presence. finishes semi-dry with a grainy aftertaste.

drinkability is decent. this is a sub-par porter. the richness that makes this style wonderful is not present, and the flavors seem less concentrated than one would expect. the grainy character in aroma and taste works against the richness and roasted malts, leaving the drinker with an odd aftertaste.
May 02, 2008
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Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin

3.53/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: Pours a clear, dark brown color with a moderate tan head. SRM of 22. (4.00)

Aroma: Moderate aromas of chocolate, dark malt, light Belgian yeast. (3.50)

Flavor: Moderate flavors of dark cola, dark malt, light roast with some Belgian yeast. Dry. (3.50)

Feel: Medium-bodied, strong carbonation. Finishes dry. (3.50)

Compared to San Creek Oatmeal Stout 1/2023: Pours darker, milder aromas. More dark cola, malt, root beer and Belgian yeast. Less Chocolate and malt. Dryer

Overall: An okay porter here. Has some Belgian yeast for some interesting yeast flavor and strong carbonation. Needs more of the porter chocolate flavor and malt body though. Dry and sort of thin. (Rating: 3.53)
Jan 03, 2023
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Reviewed by beergoot from Colorado

3.68/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Clear, dark brown body; excellent carbonation; thick, frothy and semi-creamy, light khaki colored head, lasting. Fine scent of medium roasted grain; slight vanilla undercurrent. Light cocoa flavor with a touch of vanilla; lightly sweet; hickory nut; very mild bitterness. Medium-light body; smooth and silky; lightly sweet mouthfeel highlighted with some dark grain warmth.

All around, a nice beer. To me, this seems more like a brown ale or, perhaps, a dark English mild. The impact of the taste and mouthfeel seem a bit weak for a porter but fit nicely in the other two beer categories. Regardless, this is a pleasant drinker and quite satisfying overall.

Pouring temperature: 44 °F; bottling info: n/a
Nov 23, 2022
 
Rated: 3.87 by alexvhrk from Wisconsin

May 09, 2022
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.71/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
I got a bottle of this beer off the single shelf from a beer store in LaCrosse, WI. The beer poured a nearly opaque dark with no head and no lace. The scent had subtle vanilla and cocoa tones. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with vanilla and mocha presence. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it is a good beer.
Sep 27, 2020
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Reviewed by German-Helles from Wisconsin

3.44/5  rDev +3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
This is a 12oz. bottle poured into a glass. The beer pours a dark but clear brown color with a one inch tan head.The foam slowly slipped away leaving just a thin cap and no lacing on the side of the glass.
The aroma is mostly sweet cocoa nibs.
The taste follows the nose, sweet with a touch of coffee, there is nothing bitter or dry to the sip.
There is plenty of carbonation, also this beer is thicker or a bit creamier than I anticipated.
This beer tastes fine, I would drink it again.
Dec 24, 2019
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Reviewed by hoptheology from California

3.65/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Sand Creek Badger Porter, 12 oz bottle, no date, poured into Tallgrass Globe Snifter.

A very anemic tan-looking liquid comes forth from the bottle, but as it forms it develops a medium to heavy brown color. Whew, that was close. Some white head standing about 1/4 finger tall, slight lacing broken up above the head which I assume is where it stuck after the pour.

Aroma is nearly non existent but I can detect some slight earthy notes, perhaps a touch of sawdust and toffee.

Flavor brings some interesting notes of blackberry, cola, coffee, caramel, cocoa nibs, and gritty dirt. I can get with this. Easy drinking.

Feel is about right, if a bit thin, and has some nice slickness to it as well. Roast and dryness accompany a stiff but busy moderate to high carbonation with slight stickiness at the back end.

Overall, hey, this wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be. The nose and appearance were garbage, but the feel and flavor were highly enjoyable. I could see how some folks would DP this, but for me it works fine. Not bad, I'd probably pick up another single or two next time I'm over in WI, note to self.
Oct 17, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by AuntBea from Illinois

Jan 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.6 by SSGCujo from Wisconsin

Sep 17, 2018
 
Rated: 3.45 by prost2hefeweizen from Oklahoma

May 02, 2017
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Rated by Beginner2 from Illinois

3.27/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
My first Sand Creek ale isn't a good start.
Badger Porter has a thin mouth. High carbonation makes it worse. Easy to drink, not easy to buy again.
Dec 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

May 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.27 by DissentFatsquirrel from Minnesota

Mar 20, 2016
 
Rated: 2.79 by TexasATM3 from Indiana

Mar 13, 2016
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Reviewed by CraigP83 from Minnesota

1.49/5  rDev -55.4%
look: 1.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.5
To light in color for a standard porter, light auburn, lots of floating particulates. Smells oaky, dry, slightly sour. Has to be Infected, Drain pour.
Dec 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.49 by pauldig from Texas

Oct 25, 2015
 
Rated: 2.96 by Thirstygoat from Illinois

Sep 12, 2015
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Rated by npachl from Wisconsin

1.93/5  rDev -42.2%
look: 1.75 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2
Horrible
Aug 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.67 by BeerDazed from Wisconsin

Jul 24, 2015
Badger Porter from Sand Creek Brewing Company
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 111 ratings