Porter
Pisgah Brewing Co.

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From:
Pisgah Brewing Co.
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
5.9%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.78 | pDev: 12.17%
Reviews:
45
Ratings:
69
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 09, 2021
Added:
Oct 09, 2005
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by javincik:
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Reviewed by javincik from North Carolina

4.13/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
22 oz bottle, USDA certified organic poured into a nonic pint glass

A-Rigorous pour yields 1.5 inches of frothy tan head. Quickly fades to a few scattered wisps of bubbles. No lacing to speak of. Color is a deep, deep brown with reddish tints at the edges.

S-Coffee, subtle chocolate, and earthiness and fruitiness from the hops. Not a whole lot going on here. Very restrained.

T-Some nuttiness and caramel are present along with the coffee and chocolate mentioned above. Hope bitterness is very subdued. Just enough to balance all the sweetness. To me, this really is more of an English style Porter. Very restrained and refine, hops are for balancing and not in your face, and it even has some of the earthiness that comes from the water across the pond.

M-Very creamy. Carbonation is perfect for the style, at least to me. On the lighter side of medium bodied. A little watery, but given the ABV, this is not a detriment.

D-Could easily make a session of this beer. Absolutely fantastic drinking porter. Nothing earth shattering or challenging, but a very solid effort that is a joy to drink. Wish I had ready access to more.
Jun 19, 2010
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Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina

3.93/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Picked up a 12 oz single as part of a mixed sixer from Ingles Spartanburg store cooler 5-4-2021 for $10.98. Canned 1-19-21; consumed 5-9-21.

Beer poured cola brown with a very nice tan head.

Nose is malty forward with a hint of chocolate and mild roast.

Taste is a classic well done porter with a robust chocolate malt base that is nicely hopped to balance and clean any lingering astrincency.

Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied and pretty smooth.

Overall a well done straight up porter!
May 09, 2021
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Reviewed by Buckeye55 from North Carolina

3.65/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a dark brown/black color with medium head. Scent is of coffee and chocolate. Taste follows, with caramel coming through. Medium mouthfeel an aftertaste that is both sweet and bitter
Feb 23, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by ColSanders123 from Georgia

Nov 13, 2017
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.62/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On tap at the brewery in Black Mountain, NC.
Pouts opaque, neat black, with a fine durable beige head. Typical aroma with relatively strong flavor.
Very smooth body.
Aug 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by Immortale25 from North Carolina

Aug 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by Jfishe13313 from Florida

Jun 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.22 by SLewis from North Carolina

Apr 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.13 by BGsWo22 from Texas

Mar 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4.08 by Spoonerhess from North Carolina

Aug 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by ncstateplaya from North Carolina

Aug 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by zestar from California

Aug 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by blbarnett3 from Virginia

Aug 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by qcbrewer from North Carolina

Jul 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by DrMindbender from South Carolina

Jul 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by RaggaD from Florida

Dec 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Dec 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by napetry from North Carolina

Dec 01, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by Radiosox from North Carolina

Nov 18, 2013
Porter from Pisgah Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 69 ratings