Ninja Porter
Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.

Ninja PorterNinja Porter
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From:
Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
5.25%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.58 | pDev: 9.78%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
39
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 11, 2020
Added:
Aug 19, 2007
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by scripna:
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Rated by scripna from Florida

3.25/5  rDev -9.2%

May 26, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.13 by SmokySignals from North Carolina

Jun 11, 2020
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

3.77/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Its slices, it dices, it even juliennes! The dry and roasty porter of Asheville Brewing taunts the boarder that separates robust porter from American stout in a stealthy move of darkness, dryness and hoppiness.

Ninja Porter unleashes a voluminous mocha crown that billows to the rim, rising above a deep and dark brown austere underneath. Robust in its roasty perfume, a bold aroma of burnt toast, walnut, coffee and cocoa rise to greet the nose. Burnt sweetness of toffee, caramel and light butterscotch sooth the senses with a sensation that's roasted marshmallow-like on the front of the tongue.

And as the dark ale travels across the middle palate, the sweetness is carries away by the ample carbonation and the remnants of roasted coffee beans, cocoa and black walnut persist. Broadly bitter, the beer's American influence brings a campfire and spruce character to the finish.

Medium full on the palate, the militant effervescence of the porter ensures a dark and dry texture that highlights its bitter ash finish and simming hop spice that seems of coffee, cocoa and walnut once more in a medium long aftertaste.
Nov 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.73 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Feb 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.31 by cjgator3 from Florida

Jun 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.46 by bcsbeer from Florida

Jun 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.51 by Mojo from Alabama

Feb 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.3 by BMBCLT from South Carolina

Jan 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.44 by Agentveba from North Carolina

Jan 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by bushdere from Florida

Dec 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by JMFP from Delaware

Oct 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by DrMindbender from South Carolina

Jul 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ncstateplaya from North Carolina

Jun 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by hollywood_15063 from Pennsylvania

Apr 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by greencovesteve from North Carolina

Feb 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Adarkhart from North Carolina

Feb 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by FUwolfpacker from South Carolina

Aug 25, 2013
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Reviewed by BeerDocT from Georgia

4/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Bought a six-pack of these in Asheville, last time I was there and am finally getting around to reviewing one.

-Appearance 4: Every one of these has just gone nuts after I poured it. HUGE fizz up that eventually settles down into a normal inch high head. Jet black in color with a cream colored head. Very attractive.

-Smell 4: Lovely bouquet. Big smells of toasted grains, caramelized sugars and hops.

-Taste 4.25: Front is sweet with a certain hoppiness. Middle is somewhat neutral, but a very pleasant smoothness and hop flavor seeps in with a strange hint of butter flavor. Finish is alkaline with a pleasantly smooth level of hops which is accentuated by smoky grains. Everything is balanced and nuanced. Aftertaste is dry, very nuanced and features the smoky grains and a slight coffee flavor. Nice.

-Mouthfeel 3: This is the flaw of this beer. Mouthfeel is nice and deep, but there is far too much carbonation in this beer. CO2 should be tuned down a bit. Don't get me wrong, I think this style is helped out by a greater than normal level of carbonation, but its current level is over the top.

-Overall 4: Excellent porter. I really enjoy the flavor profiles in this beer and the hops chosen. My only complaint is the carbonation level. I would love to have this one on tap some day. I highly recommend this beer.
Apr 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by ortie from Kentucky

Mar 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by KevinGordon from North Carolina

Feb 12, 2013
Ninja Porter from Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 39 ratings