Penn Quarter Porter - Whiskey Oak Barrel Aged
DC Brau Brewing Co.

Penn Quarter Porter - Whiskey Oak Barrel AgedPenn Quarter Porter - Whiskey Oak Barrel Aged
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From:
DC Brau Brewing Co.
 
District of Columbia, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.84 | pDev: 19.79%
Reviews:
16
Ratings:
49
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 15, 2016
Added:
Feb 07, 2012
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  8
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Ratings by smakawhat:
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Reviewed by Smakawhat from Maryland

4.27/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Poured on tap at pizza Paradiso Dupont DC into a snifter glass.

A slightly coffee head is made but disappears quickly. Top is a little filmy. Body color looks like a classic fair walnut brown but really comes across as a very dark garnet red especially with the dark cherry edges.

Nose is real giant vanilla, and oak notes. Woody sense starts taking over, ripped and splintered to sanded wood dust.

Taste is interesting. Probably one of the only beers I have had that takes the rye whiskey angle and it makes it shine (Catoctin ? no?). Fruity spiced rye straight angle somewhere between purple grape and blueberry. Fruity caramel in mid palate. Mouthfeel is almost vinous but a little wet even for a porter. Light bodied but also a noticeable hint of tight fizz.

Overall this is only the second barrel aged porter i've had, and I went in with not much excitement. The first one I had didn't work for me, but this is quite decent. However, this one was considerably more enjoyable, but just not drawn to it like other barrel aged stouts of common practice in comparison. Still a very worthy beer.
Feb 28, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.87 by Dominic_Decoco from New Jersey

May 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by cantal from Pennsylvania

May 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by justincourts from Pennsylvania

Oct 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by cysiam from District of Columbia

Jul 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Dchou from Pennsylvania

Jun 08, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by KevMo84 from California

May 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Drknight from Virginia

Mar 13, 2014
 
Rated: 1.5 by KuhntPunch from New York

Dec 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by st9647v3 from New Jersey

Nov 10, 2013
 
Rated: 2 by oline73 from Maryland

Aug 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by RedneckBeerz from Massachusetts

Jul 28, 2013
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Reviewed by Alieniloquium from Florida

1.66/5  rDev -56.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
650 mL bottle poured into a snifter. 2012 bottle.

Appearance - Dark brown. Big khaki head. Thick collar. Reddish transparency at the edges.

Smell - Some roast. A lot of acids and cherry fruitines. Ruh roh. No barrel.

Taste - And it's infected. Lots of fruity acetic sourness. Some roast still comes through, but it's fully infected.

Mouthfeel - Dry. Well carbonated. Sour.

Overall - Obviously, I had a different experience than everyone else.
Jun 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by juicebox from Kentucky

Jun 02, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by mendvicdog from Maryland

May 21, 2013
 
Rated: 2.25 by duceswild from Heard & McDonald Islands

May 21, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by alysmith4 from District of Columbia

May 11, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by dunix from Vermont

May 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by stereosforgeeks from Virginia

Apr 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by yourefragile from District of Columbia

Apr 05, 2013
Penn Quarter Porter - Whiskey Oak Barrel Aged from DC Brau Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 49 ratings