Black Raven Porter
Bear Republic Brewing Co.

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From:
Bear Republic Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
+3 ratings needed
Avg:
4.06 | pDev: 8.37%
Ratings:
7 | reviews: 3
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 24, 2020
Added:
Apr 30, 2004
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
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Ratings by Mark:
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Reviewed by Mark from California

4.01/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Deep, dark, topped by a lasting head, and the glass had solid rings of lacing. A good start. No too much aroma but a definite roasted smell was evident. Very roasted notes on first taste, Some chocolate notes a swell, hops came more forward as beer warmed. Served way too cold, even top breweries like Bear Republic still have not caught on that stout and or porter is better a little warmer than the lighter colored brews. Creamy mouthfeel and very drinkable. Not the most complex porter but very enjoyable.
May 29, 2005
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by dbauer from California

Mar 24, 2020
 
Rated: 4.25 by wrightst from Maryland

Jun 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by beerpadawan from California

Aug 27, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by quantumcipher from California

Jan 07, 2012
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Reviewed by MisterClean from California

4.7/5  rDev +15.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
This one is back on Nitro at the Bear and weighing in at 4.7 abv.

A - Dark brown to almost black in color with a moderate head and little to no lacing.

S - Light roasted malts and coffee with a hint of pine or grass.

T - Light roasted malts and coffee with a hint of pine or grass. Also a slight bit of plum.

M - Very smooth, but not too sweet. Very little note of bitterness from the hops. Excellent.

D - An excellent example of a robust porter. Note: Should be a little heavier in abv.
Jun 08, 2008
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Reviewed by rastaman from England

3.45/5  rDev -15%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Tap@Bear Republic Brewpub. Nicely roasted and chocolatey, soft and easy to drink, nothing special however. Not as full bodied as i was hoping for, but it would be pretty easy to have a couple of pints of these in a row, simple, innofensive and fairly tasty. Nice porter.
Feb 09, 2005