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Porter
Pisgah Brewing Co.
- 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:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 09, 2021
- Added:
- Oct 09, 2005
- Wants:
- 3
- Gots:
- 5
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Ratings by msubulldog25:
Reviewed by msubulldog25 from Oregon
3.88/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.88/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A dreary night, full of chilly rain and gloom here in Portland... could summer have left us already? Or, a better question: did it ever arrive? Regardless, a perfect night for a Porter; this 22 oz bottle, from the epic NC-themed sampling sent by Metalmonk, has been tucked away in the fridge for several weeks. And into the Adnams pint glass...
Label calls this simply 'Porter' (no need for the 'Organic' as ALL of Pisgah's beers are certified as such per their website). An idyllic/psychedelic illustration of babbling brooks, arcing rainbows, colorful florae, plump 'shrooms...and gnarled old trees with faces on them...
"We all drink downstream."
A: Notable ruby-ish tint to this deep brown porter; held to light it's pretty easy to peer through - lovely color, just a little light. Gorgeous tan topping: nearly two-fingers of sandy-tinged froth that winnows over 5 minutes or so to a 1/4" dense lid, then a freckled film. Slick lace bands break apart gradually.
S: A little milk chocolate, even corn syrup, in the nose, then a slight lactic/sour twinge (not off-putting in particular, but it's there). A mustier, drier grain to follow. Decent strength.
T: I'm thankful that cocoa and sweetened latte are the predominant flavors. There's still a dry, earthy grunge - accentuated by something akin to ripe blackberries - and a gritty ash/char. Good balance and lingering flavor that volleys between bitterness and sweetness.
M: Lighter in body, but velvety-smooth. Carbonation is there, but it's so fine one hardly notices. As mentioned above, a fine coating grit; also, a stickiness on the lips.
D: A maltier porter that never states its weight, but probably doesn't need to ~ seems in the 5.5% range, and that makes it a good drinker, one easy to consume in its entirety. For my first beer from Pisgah, I'm plenty happy.
Thanks, Jeff!
Sep 08, 2010Label calls this simply 'Porter' (no need for the 'Organic' as ALL of Pisgah's beers are certified as such per their website). An idyllic/psychedelic illustration of babbling brooks, arcing rainbows, colorful florae, plump 'shrooms...and gnarled old trees with faces on them...
"We all drink downstream."
A: Notable ruby-ish tint to this deep brown porter; held to light it's pretty easy to peer through - lovely color, just a little light. Gorgeous tan topping: nearly two-fingers of sandy-tinged froth that winnows over 5 minutes or so to a 1/4" dense lid, then a freckled film. Slick lace bands break apart gradually.
S: A little milk chocolate, even corn syrup, in the nose, then a slight lactic/sour twinge (not off-putting in particular, but it's there). A mustier, drier grain to follow. Decent strength.
T: I'm thankful that cocoa and sweetened latte are the predominant flavors. There's still a dry, earthy grunge - accentuated by something akin to ripe blackberries - and a gritty ash/char. Good balance and lingering flavor that volleys between bitterness and sweetness.
M: Lighter in body, but velvety-smooth. Carbonation is there, but it's so fine one hardly notices. As mentioned above, a fine coating grit; also, a stickiness on the lips.
D: A maltier porter that never states its weight, but probably doesn't need to ~ seems in the 5.5% range, and that makes it a good drinker, one easy to consume in its entirety. For my first beer from Pisgah, I'm plenty happy.
Thanks, Jeff!
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina
3.93/5 rDev +4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
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, 2021Beer 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!
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
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, 2020Reviewed 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
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, 2017Pouts opaque, neat black, with a fine durable beige head. Typical aroma with relatively strong flavor.
Very smooth body.
Porter from Pisgah Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
85 out of
100 with
69 ratings
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