Robust Porter | Smuttynose Brewing Company
Brewed by:
Smuttynose Brewing Company
New Hampshire, United States
smuttynose.com
Style: Robust Porter
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.20%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
This hearty, mahogany colored ale is brewed to evoke the dark, full-bodied ales that were a favorite of dockworkers and warehousemen (hence the name “Porter”) in 19th century London. It is a good bet that when Dickens’ Mr. Pickwick sat down for a pint, we would have been drinking an ale much like our Robust Porter.This is a smooth and very drinkable beer, characterized by its well-balanced malt and hops, plus subtle notes of coffee and chocolate.
43 IBU
Added by BeerAdvocate on 10-18-2000
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Ratings: 2,772 | Reviews: 1,096
3.62/5 rDev -12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Looks and smells the part. Black porter small bubble filled tan head with some lacing.
Burning wood smells, some raisin, some vanilla scent.
Some light, sweet maltiness in the front. Not much backing it up. Then some smoky grains in a long finish. Nothing unpleasant, just a bit unbalanced. And I pick up a little vanilla in the end.
Too much carbonation takes away an otherwise smooth feel. Highly drinkable as promised. Hides the alcohol.
Not sure where the robust is, but a fair offering.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Looks and smells the part. Black porter small bubble filled tan head with some lacing.
Burning wood smells, some raisin, some vanilla scent.
Some light, sweet maltiness in the front. Not much backing it up. Then some smoky grains in a long finish. Nothing unpleasant, just a bit unbalanced. And I pick up a little vanilla in the end.
Too much carbonation takes away an otherwise smooth feel. Highly drinkable as promised. Hides the alcohol.
Not sure where the robust is, but a fair offering.
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4.25/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
No fan of porters usually but this is a winner.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
No fan of porters usually but this is a winner.
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3.5/5 rDev -15.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.93/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
4.17/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.3/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.25/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
3.79/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.87/5 rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.91/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Red Robin. If memory serves me, this reminds me of a slightly more flavorful Guinness. I do find this to be a decent offering, but not in the realm of say an Edmund Fitzgerald. Glad to have tried it though.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Red Robin. If memory serves me, this reminds me of a slightly more flavorful Guinness. I do find this to be a decent offering, but not in the realm of say an Edmund Fitzgerald. Glad to have tried it though.
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5/5 rDev +21.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
A classic old school porter regarding look, smells, mouthfeel, and flavour. Very roasty, but this one also has a bit of hops character.
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look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
A classic old school porter regarding look, smells, mouthfeel, and flavour. Very roasty, but this one also has a bit of hops character.
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4.41/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
This taste amazing. Big & bold roasted malts, slight molasses, slight dark fruit, slight coffee roast like an espresso, slight tobacco. I can't believe there are no adjuncts added to this porter, It is so lively & bold tasting. The label artwork stands out too this is a highly recommended porter. The bottled on date is even there. Cheers! A-
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look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
This taste amazing. Big & bold roasted malts, slight molasses, slight dark fruit, slight coffee roast like an espresso, slight tobacco. I can't believe there are no adjuncts added to this porter, It is so lively & bold tasting. The label artwork stands out too this is a highly recommended porter. The bottled on date is even there. Cheers! A-
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4.06/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.21/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.13/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
12 oz draft on tap. Gettzing misty-eyed thinking about Smutty’s unknown future. Hard to believe I haven’t reviewed this outstanding beer; an archetype of the style, really.
Coal-black body with a brown, tightly packed head that hangs around. Beautiful in a glass.
Aroma of roasted malt, bitter chocolate, licorice and dark fruit. The aromatics really shine as the beer warms.
Taste is roasted grains, char, bitter bakers chocolate, dark fruits, light floral hops. Nice cascade of flavors.
Toasty, roasty, unbelievably thick for the ABV; silky smooth throughout. Wonderful beer.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
12 oz draft on tap. Gettzing misty-eyed thinking about Smutty’s unknown future. Hard to believe I haven’t reviewed this outstanding beer; an archetype of the style, really.
Coal-black body with a brown, tightly packed head that hangs around. Beautiful in a glass.
Aroma of roasted malt, bitter chocolate, licorice and dark fruit. The aromatics really shine as the beer warms.
Taste is roasted grains, char, bitter bakers chocolate, dark fruits, light floral hops. Nice cascade of flavors.
Toasty, roasty, unbelievably thick for the ABV; silky smooth throughout. Wonderful beer.
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Robust Porter from Smuttynose Brewing Company
Beer rating:
4.13 out of
5 with
2,772 ratings
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