Pro Bono Publico Porter
Bull City Burger And Brewery

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From:
Bull City Burger And Brewery
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
English Porter
ABV:
5%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.6 | pDev: 7.5%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
8
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 23, 2017
Added:
Sep 07, 2011
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by callisbeers:
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Reviewed by callisbeers from North Carolina

3.4/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
I will add a disclaimer up front: I prefer stouts over porters because I feel that stouts are smoother, with the same malt undertones as a porter but not quite as pronounced. Had this on tap at the Brewpub. Nice chocolate color with a good white head. This beer had a nice coffee aroma and similar taste. However there is distinct bite and aftertaste. It says on their website that the Pro Bono Publico cigarette was the Duke family's first cigarette. That is kind of the aftertaste I had; burnt ash tray cigarettes. It wasn't that bad but I would probably not order it again. Again, it may be my bias playing a role here.
Sep 07, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.78 by Kegatron from Pennsylvania

Sep 23, 2017
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Reviewed by GarthDanielson from Virginia

3.69/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured on-tap and served in a shaker pint, the beer is a dark, brown-to-black coloring with a foamy, light, bubbly tan head. Nose of coffee and milk chocolate, very balanced, with hints of roast and smoke. Flavors are more chocolate forward, with a blend of bittersweet and milk/cream. Subtle roasted coffee notes, too. Smooth, slightly dry body, with a chocolate sweet aftertaste. Semisweet linger on a smooth, dry finish. Good beer.
May 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by kristougher from North Carolina

Apr 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by fehrminator from North Carolina

Aug 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by SmellsofMahagony from Texas

Feb 18, 2013
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Reviewed by JordanPP from North Carolina

3.18/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I had this beer at the brewery from tap in their 3/5 oz sample glasses. This beer looks and smells lovely. Dark brown, rich and clear. A hint of coffee to the smell and it gives you the expectations for a smooth beer. However, the taste is disappointing because it isn't anything special. It is a decent porter but not a spectacular one. A bitter taste is left in the mouth afterwards which does not leave you looking for more. I would not seek this beer out but if I visited Bull City again I might give it another try.
Jul 23, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by Jason_Quad from Kentucky

Jul 16, 2012
Pro Bono Publico Porter from Bull City Burger And Brewery
Beer rating: 3.6 out of 5 with 8 ratings