Side Project #28: Smoke On The Porter
Terrapin Beer Company

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From:
Terrapin Beer Company
 
Georgia, United States
Style:
Baltic Porter
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 14.62%
Reviews:
25
Ratings:
74
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 31, 2019
Added:
Nov 11, 2016
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  4
This Baltic Porter gives off a roasty aroma with hints of vanilla and chicory. Notes of dark fruits on the tongue give way to a dry smokey finish that lingers with each sip.
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Ratings by JMills52:
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Rated by JMills52 from Pennsylvania

3.92/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

May 05, 2017
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Rated: 3.8 by mholdefer from Alabama

Jan 31, 2019
 
Rated: 3.23 by Dougwillhike from New Jersey

Nov 29, 2018
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Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey

4.15/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
**
11/16/17

Smoked Porter Tasting.

Can to snifter.
LOOK: thick dark black, no head.
AROMA: smoke, wood, maple? very appealing
TASTE: smoke, caramel, leather, blackberry. Very Tasty.
FEEL: on the flat side, but thick and full bodied.

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Left Hand Smoke Jumper 4.21
Terrapin Smoke on the Porter 4.15
Forgotten Boardwalk Morro Castle 3.85
Flying Fish Port Roll Porter 3.82
Stone Smoked Porter 3.66
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Jan 15, 2018
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Reviewed by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A - Dark brown/borderline black colored pour with thick, creamy head sitting on top.

S - Dark roasted cocoa, creme, and light smokiness.

T - Smoke, char, cocoa creme, roasted malt, delicate vanilla, wood plank (yes, I actually said that, it actually does resemble Beechwood), and peat.

M - Full body and dry on the back of the tongue with a little bit of thinness at the very, very end.

O - This aged quite well. No alcohol presence whatsoever. Enjoying.
Nov 30, 2017
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Reviewed by NeroFiddled from Pennsylvania

4.16/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Terrapin Beer Co. "Smoke On The Porter - Side Project 28"
12 fl. oz. can, "Vintage 2016"
$2 @ Weis Market, Conshohocken, PA

Notes via stream of consciousness: Wow, this is really dark. The head is a very dark tan, brown even, over a completely opaque black body. Ahhh, the nose is smokey, and roasty with some dark bittersweet chocolate. The flavor is more complex, bringing in some apple-like fruitiness, some raisin and fig, a bit of soft French roast coffee, a straightforward graininess, and some almost-burnt sugar. It's less chocolatey, and certainly less roasty than I thought it would be given the aroma - perhaps I've imagined roastiness based on the charred character of the smoke. I can't figure out what they've used for that either. I get some Beechwood, but also what could be peat - it could really be anything though, a blend, well, not Hickory, but you get the idea. Ahh, I could even see some hickory in there as well if it is a blend, although that's probably the fruitiness throwing me off. Mostly I get Beechwood. Unfortunately the head has not held, and it's not left any lacing behind. Oh well. The flavor also delivers some oak, and mild vanilla as it warms a bit. Ahh, and some black licorice as well. It's not that bitter, but it still finishes dry. Medium-full in body with a velvety smooth moderate carbonation that at least partially explains the limited head retention. Mmmmm! As a fan of smoked beers I have to say I'm liking this a lot. And I think as a Baltic porter it's right on as well. Is it really 8.5%? I don't find the alcohol at all. All in all, very nice. It's nicely balanced, nicely rounded, and the smoke and oak deliver without going too far over the edge.
Jul 31, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Zekenyce from New Jersey

Jun 25, 2017
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Reviewed by rolltide8425 from Pennsylvania

3.92/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Smoke, ash, and chocolate dominate this one with a nice bitterness in there as well. Very dark color with a body on the heavy side of medium. Goes down smoothly
Jun 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.78 by scratch69 from Missouri

May 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.99 by rachel_and_alex from California

May 20, 2017
 
Rated: 4.24 by Dewsby from Kentucky

May 17, 2017
 
Rated: 4.02 by warrendietrich2001 from Nevada

Apr 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.91 by RoaneLoc from Georgia

Apr 27, 2017
 
Rated: 4.23 by T_Hass from Georgia

Apr 26, 2017
 
Rated: 4.02 by KeyWestGator from Florida

Apr 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by archero from Texas

Apr 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.85 by sd123 from Georgia

Apr 14, 2017
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Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia

3.95/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12oz can poured into a snifter

A- pours a deep black with a think foamy khaki colored head that reduces to a ring around the edge

S- smoky peat, rubber tires, campfire, ash, light coffee, charred wood

T- plenty of smoke up front with notes of smoked peat, rubber, ash, campfire & chocolate. Mid-palate gives more chocolate and a hint of coffee. The finish is more smoke and rubber tire

M- medium-heavy body with moderate carbonation leads to a creamy mouthfeel and finish

O- nice smoked notes throughout, tends to get a little rubbery at times though
Apr 11, 2017
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Reviewed by tazzman from Florida

2.87/5  rDev -25.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Not a bad base Porter, but they must have used rubber tires for the smoke source. A very off tasting stringent flavor to the smokiness. Whatever wood they used for smoking, I would suggest an alternative wood for next brewing.
Apr 01, 2017
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Reviewed by tone77 from Pennsylvania

3.56/5  rDev -7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
A thanks to the bad ass of baltic porters, woodychandler, for this beer. Has a black color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is of roasted malts, chocolate. Taste is smokey, roasted malts, chocolate, hops are present, some licorice. Feels medium/full bodied in the mouth and overall is a solid beer.
Mar 29, 2017
Side Project #28: Smoke On The Porter from Terrapin Beer Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 74 ratings