Plowboy Porter
Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co.

Plowboy PorterPlowboy Porter
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From:
Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co.
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.45 | pDev: 14.78%
Reviews:
34
Ratings:
63
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 20, 2015
Added:
Jun 11, 2009
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  1
This beer is brewed with a generous amount of chocolate malts. Chocolate refers to the color of the malt not the flavor that comes out of them.

34 IBU
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Rated: 3 by jrob21 from North Carolina

Nov 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by REVZEB from Illinois

Dec 16, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by jzlyo from Iowa

Dec 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by thufflife from Missouri

Aug 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by wrightst from Maryland

Aug 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Boca-X from Missouri

Jun 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by WDJersey from Colorado

Dec 31, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by buzzy from Pennsylvania

Dec 24, 2013
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Reviewed by Mikecap from Massachusetts

3.17/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
A: Poured a murky amber brown with a thin one finger fluffy white head that fades to a solid white lace.

S: Roasted malts, chocolate, a hint of coffee and more roast. Not incredibly sweet on the nose, slight hoppy character in the aroma as well.

T: Earthy tones come first, followed by roasted barley and chocolate malt, a bit of coffee and some hops and bitterness. Nothing amazing going on, but not bad.

M: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation, slightly creamy but not overly so; easy drinking. Could be more creamy to me.

O: Not a bad porter, but nothing I'd rush to drink again. Worth a try but there are far better options on the shelves.
Nov 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by tpaetow from Missouri

Sep 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by emwild12 from Illinois

Aug 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by APBTMarcel from Missouri

Jul 20, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by ubenumber2 from Arkansas

Jun 18, 2013
 
Rated: 2.5 by tommyguz from Pennsylvania

May 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Arsenal0328 from Missouri

Apr 11, 2013
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Reviewed by bmwats from Louisiana

3.35/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a footed tulip.

A: Shallow brown hue. Lots of effervescence. Pours a slight bubbly head, which settles quickly leaving only a slight ring around the rim. No lacing.

S: Roasted almond and walnut, tea leaves, and a little bittersweet chocolate.

T: Slightly bitter roasted pecan shells, and a touch of a hop bite. Slight sweetness, in the form at the tea from the nose.

M: A little bit of a shallow, washed-out feel. Light, bitter finish.

D: Pretty much a session style experience.

Atmosphere is fair. Not much to look at... no real head, and no lacing. Nose is a pretty solid combination of nutty, bitter, and sweet components. Flavor is roasted nut, with a bit of a hop bite, and some inert sweetness. Overall, this is a decent quaff.
Apr 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by pointone from Missouri

Mar 14, 2013
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Reviewed by 4000qtrap from Missouri

3.95/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Source/Serving: 12oz bottle

S: slightly burnt earthy cocao, amaretto, light acidity. Nice and distinctive.

T: A classic brown porter (BJCP style 12A), which isn't very popular or widespread among American brewers even though it’s a favorite style of mine. Nice solid roasty body that is slightly bitter cocao, but since its not too intense it stays balanced. The flavor is dominated by caramel toasty grains. More amaretto, and marzipan from the nose, almost hinting at candied cherries. Slightly sweet which is barely more intense than evident bitterness. Very unique profile that’s light and heavy at the same time. Somewhat creamy with a finish that has notes of marshmallow topped irish coffee, and is smooth but not very roasty with a clean lightly roasted coffee note and heaps of caramel.

Notes: A very unique take on the porter that fits the definition of the style but is very interesting. I'm not crazy about the amaretto note, however.
Mar 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by cjbeckman from North Carolina

Feb 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by OldTime from Georgia

Feb 15, 2013
Plowboy Porter from Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co.
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 63 ratings