Cherry Porter
Wild Rose Brewery & Taproom
- From:
- Wild Rose Brewery & Taproom
- Alberta, Canada
- Style:
- American Porter
Ranked #198 - ABV:
- 6.5%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #18,841 - Avg:
- 3.94 | pDev: 8.88%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 29
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 24, 2026
- Added:
- Nov 25, 2003
- Wants:
- 5
- Gots:
- 7
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
Brewed using only the plumpest, ripest whole BC cherries, each glass of Cherry Porter is lush and creamy with a fruity aroma.
Rich and sensual, the flavour is reminiscent of Black Forest cake with sweet chocolate notes and a slightly smoky character from the roasted malts.
Rich and sensual, the flavour is reminiscent of Black Forest cake with sweet chocolate notes and a slightly smoky character from the roasted malts.
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Reviewed by Tburk1997 from Canada (AB)
4.66/5 rDev +18.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
4.66/5 rDev +18.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Picked up a can at ace Liquor I remember actually going to the brewery years ago and passing on it it wasn't for me at the time but having it now it was great very smooth flavors tasted great and perfect to stay home for m the cold with will be getting it again
Jan 24, 2026
Reviewed by Hat_Fulla_Beer from Canada (AB)
3.83/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
473ml can poured into tulip.
Pours black with one finger of sultry brown head that leaves a decent sheet of lace as it recedes.
Smells of roasted caramel malt, coffee grounds, trail mix dried cherries, baker's chocolate, wood smoke and some faint bitter hops.
Tastes of cold black coffee, toasted caramel, dark chocolate covered cherries, more ashy smoke and ethereal leafy hops.
Feels thick and full. Medium bodied with frothy carbonation. Finishes a little chewy.
Verdict: Recommended. A pretty solid winter warmer, good for a warm blanket and a movie.
Mar 29, 2025Pours black with one finger of sultry brown head that leaves a decent sheet of lace as it recedes.
Smells of roasted caramel malt, coffee grounds, trail mix dried cherries, baker's chocolate, wood smoke and some faint bitter hops.
Tastes of cold black coffee, toasted caramel, dark chocolate covered cherries, more ashy smoke and ethereal leafy hops.
Feels thick and full. Medium bodied with frothy carbonation. Finishes a little chewy.
Verdict: Recommended. A pretty solid winter warmer, good for a warm blanket and a movie.
Reviewed by Gasp262 from Canada (AB)
3.74/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Honestly this is a beer that grows on you as it warms up and as you consume it. A sipping beer, a dessert beer, a Christmas beer. My first impression was not good (with a meal) but later trying it on its own, it was vastly better without the interference of food. I would buy again. A nice solid porter.
Dec 27, 2017
Reviewed by Bunman3 from Canada (AB)
3.92/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
I've been wanting to check this one off my list for a long time. The look is lovely indeed - a nice tan head on top of a deep and dark body. I found the smell to be subtle - roasted malt with a hint of cherry cola. The taste remains true to its porter nature - roasted chocolate with faint cherry popping its head up on first sip. The finish is dry and clean. I enjoyed this with a spicy brunch - a civilized breakfast beer, to be sure!
Feb 06, 2016
Rated by Dawai
4.73/5 rDev +20.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.73/5 rDev +20.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Beautiful head. Notes of cherry (of course) chocolate, coffee. Rich and smooth. Low on the IBU scale.
Jan 26, 2015
Rated by Mlkluther from Canada (AB)
3.5/5 rDev -11.2%
3.5/5 rDev -11.2%
I was expecting a lot more from this beer.
Nov 23, 2014
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