Wasatch Polygamy Nitro Porter
Utah Brewers Cooperative
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- Style:
- Porter - American
Ranked #884 - ABV:
- 6%
- Score:
- 84
Ranked #34,538 - Avg:
- 3.74 | pDev: 12.3%
- Reviews:
- 50
- Ratings:
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- Utah Brewers Cooperative
- Avail:
- Year-round
- Wants
- 3
- Gots
- 70
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
Notes:
Reviews: 50
| Ratings: 203
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rfdracing from Wisconsin
4.18/5 rDev +11.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Jan 09, 2016
4.18/5 rDev +11.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Jan 09, 2016
More User Reviews:
Darhawk from Utah
2.32/5 rDev -38%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2
Jun 02, 2016
2.32/5 rDev -38%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2
Jun 02, 2016
The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania
3.8/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Sep 19, 2016
3.8/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Sep 19, 2016
Anacross from Oregon
4.04/5 rDev +8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Mar 27, 2020
4.04/5 rDev +8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Mar 27, 2020
jmryan8 from Louisiana
3.23/5 rDev -13.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Jun 07, 2015
3.23/5 rDev -13.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Jun 07, 2015
jacobn4k from Iowa
2.66/5 rDev -28.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Was not a fan. Very dark, small one finger head, sweet smell. Slightly thick, taste wasn't great.
Apr 28, 2015
2.66/5 rDev -28.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Was not a fan. Very dark, small one finger head, sweet smell. Slightly thick, taste wasn't great.
Apr 28, 2015
Kark from Minnesota
3.77/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Jun 07, 2015
3.77/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Jun 07, 2015
dcscientist from Colorado
3.98/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
I didn't quite like this as much as I thought I would, but it was still pretty decent. I expected a creamier finish due to the nitrogenation, and it had a very large head, but came out more smoky and chocolaty than anything. That's fine for a porter on nitro, obviously, but it just wasn't quite what I thought I would get. Would have to compare this to the original version side by side to really get the difference in flavors, but the original wasn't available when I had this one.
Jul 08, 2016
3.98/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
I didn't quite like this as much as I thought I would, but it was still pretty decent. I expected a creamier finish due to the nitrogenation, and it had a very large head, but came out more smoky and chocolaty than anything. That's fine for a porter on nitro, obviously, but it just wasn't quite what I thought I would get. Would have to compare this to the original version side by side to really get the difference in flavors, but the original wasn't available when I had this one.
Jul 08, 2016
corywalston from North Dakota
3.21/5 rDev -14.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
Feb 14, 2018
3.21/5 rDev -14.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
Feb 14, 2018
FitgerFanatic from Minnesota
3.75/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Apr 16, 2016
3.75/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Apr 16, 2016
Taybeh from Minnesota
3.54/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From a single past the best by date by a month or so into a nonic. Best thing here is the rich nutty flavor with just a touch of chocolate. Not much of a hoppy edge, though, and though the nitro helps with the mouthful, it's still a little thin. All in all, it's not bad.
Feb 08, 2016
3.54/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From a single past the best by date by a month or so into a nonic. Best thing here is the rich nutty flavor with just a touch of chocolate. Not much of a hoppy edge, though, and though the nitro helps with the mouthful, it's still a little thin. All in all, it's not bad.
Feb 08, 2016
jpwobbles from Minnesota
3.53/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
May 16, 2015
3.53/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
May 16, 2015
Wer34truh from Minnesota
3.79/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
Aug 24, 2015
3.79/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
Aug 24, 2015
Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois
3.07/5 rDev -17.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3
Apr 14, 2019
3.07/5 rDev -17.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3
Apr 14, 2019
V1per41 from Colorado
3.29/5 rDev -12%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
May 01, 2016
3.29/5 rDev -12%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
May 01, 2016
maedhros09 from Minnesota
3.12/5 rDev -16.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Look: dark black/brown though still barely transparent. I poured hard and waited patiently for the head to develop but was disappointed with about a half a finger of light tan head
Smell: light caramelly maltiness with some very light roastiness
Taste: Following the nose, moderate caramel maltiness with a touch of roastiness. Little to no hops.
Feel: Light to medium body and thin, flat mouthfeel. I guess some people would call it smooth - maybe if the palate were more substantial I would agree.
Overall: One thing I tend to like about porters is that you can generally rely on them to have character. My favorites, from Anchor's creamy floral notes to Founders' huge roastiness to Sierra Nevada's assertive hops, each have a strong character. Even Deschutes' Black Butte, which weighs in on the lighter smoother side, has a number of subtle flavors that just blend wonderfully. The Polygamy Nitro Porter is too subtle, with very little substance in the aroma or flavor departments. It seems to rely completely on its "nitro" texture, which in this case just seemed like another word for "flat" - even following the instructions and pouring hard I was left with an anemic head. Anyway, if you like Guinness and the Left Hand Milk stout (the latter of which is definitely better than this) there's a chance you might like this. Otherwise I would stay away from it. The first porter I've had that was genuinely disappointing. Gotta subtract a tenth or so for the stupid name too. Ha ha...polygamy...Utah... get it?!!
Apr 23, 2015
3.12/5 rDev -16.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Look: dark black/brown though still barely transparent. I poured hard and waited patiently for the head to develop but was disappointed with about a half a finger of light tan head
Smell: light caramelly maltiness with some very light roastiness
Taste: Following the nose, moderate caramel maltiness with a touch of roastiness. Little to no hops.
Feel: Light to medium body and thin, flat mouthfeel. I guess some people would call it smooth - maybe if the palate were more substantial I would agree.
Overall: One thing I tend to like about porters is that you can generally rely on them to have character. My favorites, from Anchor's creamy floral notes to Founders' huge roastiness to Sierra Nevada's assertive hops, each have a strong character. Even Deschutes' Black Butte, which weighs in on the lighter smoother side, has a number of subtle flavors that just blend wonderfully. The Polygamy Nitro Porter is too subtle, with very little substance in the aroma or flavor departments. It seems to rely completely on its "nitro" texture, which in this case just seemed like another word for "flat" - even following the instructions and pouring hard I was left with an anemic head. Anyway, if you like Guinness and the Left Hand Milk stout (the latter of which is definitely better than this) there's a chance you might like this. Otherwise I would stay away from it. The first porter I've had that was genuinely disappointing. Gotta subtract a tenth or so for the stupid name too. Ha ha...polygamy...Utah... get it?!!
Apr 23, 2015
MFMB from Idaho
3.74/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Aug 30, 2015
3.74/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Aug 30, 2015
sdeese21 from Louisiana
3.2/5 rDev -14.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Apr 20, 2015
3.2/5 rDev -14.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Apr 20, 2015
Jason_cs from Florida
3.44/5 rDev -8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Dec 16, 2015
3.44/5 rDev -8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Dec 16, 2015
Smak_Hermann from Idaho
3.8/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Jun 18, 2015
3.8/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Jun 18, 2015
scrappyirishman from Texas
4.11/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Jan 27, 2019
4.11/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Jan 27, 2019
atlbravsrno1 from New Hampshire
3.75/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Oct 19, 2019
3.75/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Oct 19, 2019
sporklift87 from Colorado
4.19/5 rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Oct 02, 2015
4.19/5 rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Oct 02, 2015
BdM from Netherlands
3.77/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
May 08, 2016
3.77/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
May 08, 2016
Matt141 from Texas
3.75/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
May 18, 2015
3.75/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
May 18, 2015
Wasatch Polygamy Nitro Porter from Utah Brewers Cooperative
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
203 ratings
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