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Porter - Whiskey Barrel-Aged
Brown's Brewing Company
- From:
- Brown's Brewing Company
- New York, United States
- Style:
- English Porter
- ABV:
- 5.75%
- Score:
- 90
- Avg:
- 4.04 | pDev: 10.4%
- Reviews:
- 49
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jul 09, 2021
- Added:
- Mar 31, 2007
- Wants:
- 21
- Gots:
- 11
Brewed with caramel, chocolate and domestic 2-row pale malts, Cascade and Willamette hops and aged in whiskey barrels for a minimum of 2 months.
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Ratings by GarthDanielson:
Reviewed by GarthDanielson from Virginia
4.62/5 rDev +14.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.62/5 rDev +14.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Picked up a growler while visiting family. This is one of my favorite beers, by far. Poured in a pint glass, the beer is an extremely dark brown coloring, almost black in the deepest points. The brew starts with a thick, chunky, airy head that starts around three inches and quickly settles into a thin film. Good level of bubbles throughout the brew, and there is a decent lacing on the glass. Nose is extremely robust and round, with a strong mocha chocolate backbone, a hint of coffee bitter, and a good overtone of rich vanilla from the barrel aging. Flavor is coffee initially, with a rich, creamy vanilla and whiskey hue, and a touch of bittersweet chocolate. Body stays rich and creamy throughout, with a great feel for the flavors. The aftertaste is roasted coffee and chocolate, and the finish is creamy and slick. Tremendous brew!
Aug 13, 2011More User Ratings:
Reviewed by KP7 from Massachusetts
4.35/5 rDev +7.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.35/5 rDev +7.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Really nice BA porter from Brown's. It has all of the roast flavors that you'd expect from an English porter, and the barrel aging adds a nice hit of whiskey--oak and vanilla, and a fairly large bit of alcohol.
Jul 09, 2021Reviewed by clayrock81 from Florida
3.85/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.85/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured a black body with two-finger head and a roasted malt aroma with strong boozy notes and bits of sweetness. Smooth beer thanks to the barrel aging/wood aspect but there are times when the booze overpowers and at times the alcohol is hot on the backend. Fuller bodied beer that has some sweetness and enjoyable beer but it's slightly off balance.
Nov 10, 2016Rated by petefuller10 from New York
4.5/5 rDev +11.4%
4.5/5 rDev +11.4%
This is a great unique local brew. Malty with hints of whiskey. Refreshing this time of year.
Nov 12, 2014
Porter - Whiskey Barrel-Aged from Brown's Brewing Company
Beer rating:
90 out of
100 with
113 ratings
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