Răgana
Southern Prohibition Brewing

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From:
Southern Prohibition Brewing
 
Mississippi, United States
Style:
Baltic Porter
ABV:
7.3%
Score:
89
Avg:
4.02 | pDev: 8.46%
Reviews:
11
Ratings:
33
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 30, 2020
Added:
Jun 02, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  11
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania

3.91/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Interesting! I was going to attribute this one to the Trollingers since they are the folks that I know down that way, but now I think that my local, in-person trader, @tone77 may have been the source of this one for The CANQuest (tm). Merci! I have been dabbling in Stouts the last couple of days so a Baltic Porter will make for a nice ChANge-up.

From the CAN: "SPB est. 2013"; "Named after Mississippi's favorite invasive species, our Cicada Series brings you limited edition seasonal selections."

I Crack!ed open the vent & when nothing untoward happened (for once), I proceeded with a slow, gentle C-Line Glug into the awaiting glass. It foamed beautifully toform just under two fingers of dense, foamy, rocky, light-tan/mocha head with very good retention. Color was Very Dark Brown to Black/Opaque (SRM = > 34, < 44) with mahogany highlights at the edges. Nose smelled of dried dark fruits - think raisins, prunes, cherries, figs & dates. 8=O Mmm. There was also a rich roastiness that imbued it with a coffee accent & in total, it had a vinousness, like a rich Red. Mmm. Mouthfeel was medium-to-full, not quite creamy, but on the approach. Sadly, the taste did not measure up to the nose. The coffee remained, as did a light smokiness, but none of the fruitiness translated over and as such, neither did the vinousness. 8=( I'm going to agree with @Squire here and say that it just lacked the Oomph! that should be expected in/from this style. It was not bad, per se, but it needed to be given a kick in the ass. Finish was semi-dry, CANother knock against it when it should/could have been very dry. I thank my benefactor, but this one was not a good example of the style. YMMV.
Mar 30, 2020
 
Rated: 3.77 by Latarnik from New Jersey

Sep 16, 2018
 
Rated: 4.04 by SpaceBeagle from Utah

Mar 14, 2018
 
Rated: 4.19 by Amb3do from Mississippi

Feb 05, 2018
 
Rated: 4.03 by ahommell from Mississippi

Jun 19, 2016
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Reviewed by Squire from Mississippi

3.27/5  rDev -18.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Appearance: Dark (natch) with quickly dissipating tan cap.

Aroma: It does have an Ethiopian coffee winey note. Can't find much more in the way of malt or hops.

Taste: I really wanted more. No, dammit, I think I was promised more. This one is all hat and no cattle. It looks like a Porter, sorta smells like a Porter, but the emphasis is off the mark. It's as if someone left something out, like richly flavored malt. Roasting alone does not for rich make.

Texture: Embarrassingly thin for the breed.

Overall: It does have malt, it does have hops, just not as much as one might expect in a Baltic Porter. To me Baltic Porter means more and this one is less.
May 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by MJ64 from Mississippi

Mar 31, 2016
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Reviewed by pkalix from California

3.62/5  rDev -10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
beautiful light brown creamy head which does not last long.
aroma is sweet, taste is sweet, with a funky bitterness in the middle and finishes with a let down. very malty and doppelbock-like. it's an okay kind of brew. nothing i would seek out in the future.....
Mar 20, 2016
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Reviewed by spark3148857 from Ohio

4.15/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours black with a finger and a half khaki head. Nose of roasted malt with fruity lager yeast esters giving the impression of Ethiopian cold brew. Chocolate and coffee up front with a really nice fruitiness on the back end. Medium mouthfeel, could be slightly creamier.
Mar 12, 2016
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Reviewed by soupermirl from Mississippi

4.28/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
So good. Love it on tap... love it from the can. First look of this beer makes you think stout, which is right on time with a baltic style porter. It smells nice. Hints of hop bitter in the nose, but not much really. It has a sweet smell mostly. Taste fantastic. choco/sweet. Nice full flavor. Great beer.
Feb 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.18 by chris826 from Mississippi

Feb 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Volsdawg10 from Mississippi

Feb 13, 2016
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Reviewed by tone77 from Pennsylvania

3.92/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured from a 16 oz. can. Has a black color with a 1 inch head. Smell is of roasted malts, chocolate. Taste is chocolate, coffee, hoppy bitterness at the finish, just a touch of sweetness. Feels medium/full bodied in the mouth and overall is a good quality beer worth trying.
Feb 06, 2016
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Reviewed by SirHefeweizen from Massachusetts

4.03/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
My first offering from Spb and it did not disappoint. Traditional example of this style. Rich and roasty but not overly. It has a great balance in its finish to really round the full body out. I'd be happy to find this around ma.
Feb 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4.4 by jkermitj from Mississippi

Jan 31, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by Jacobprice from Louisiana

Jan 15, 2016
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Reviewed by tbryan5 from Louisiana

3.94/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
An excellent take on the Baltic Porter style. Color is great and taste is true to the style. The body is light enough for the style And not so heavy that you confuse it with a stout.
Jan 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.13 by sdeese21 from Louisiana

Jan 08, 2016
 
Rated: 4.23 by sohearn from Alabama

Jan 02, 2016
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Reviewed by NolaHopHead from Louisiana

4.18/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
16 oz can. Deep brown, almost black, finger tan head fades to a ring, little lace. Dark chocolate aroma. Taste is bitter dark chocolate as well with some underlying sugary sweetness. Semi dry finish with some espresso and earthiness coming out. Chewy creamy mouthfeel. Excellent brew for the style.
Dec 30, 2015
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Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 33 ratings