The Swamper Porter
Singin' River Brewing Co.
- From:
- Singin' River Brewing Co.
- Alabama, United States
- Style:
- American Porter
- ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 88
- Avg:
- 3.94 | pDev: 7.87%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 7
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Nov 21, 2018
- Added:
- Apr 03, 2014
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 7
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by mlockman from Indiana
3.5/5 rDev -11.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -11.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A "okay" porter, there is not really anything impressive to make it stand out. If there is nothing else available it is a sound choice, but there are certainly better options out there.
Jun 16, 2016
Reviewed by ordybill from Georgia
4.25/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 12 OZ can into a pint glass. The appearance is a black colored brew with a tan head. The aroma is malt and coffee. The taste is very good, coffee and chocolate malt.
Feb 14, 2016
Reviewed by AgentMunky from New York
4.23/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.23/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a (beautiful) 12 ounce can into a Willie Becker glass.
4.25/4.25/4/5/4.5
A: Two fingers of head. Dark, brooding, and opaque.
S: Smells like chocolate milk and bitter cacao dust.
T/M: Incredibly and lusciously smooth. Creamy and delectable. Flavors are heavily chocolatey. A hint of roast, but mostly a lactic sweetness.
O: I'm not the biggest on porters, but this is damn swell. Nearly impeccable for the style. Highly recommended!
Dec 17, 20154.25/4.25/4/5/4.5
A: Two fingers of head. Dark, brooding, and opaque.
S: Smells like chocolate milk and bitter cacao dust.
T/M: Incredibly and lusciously smooth. Creamy and delectable. Flavors are heavily chocolatey. A hint of roast, but mostly a lactic sweetness.
O: I'm not the biggest on porters, but this is damn swell. Nearly impeccable for the style. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania
4.29/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
4.29/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
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I did a Crack! and inverted Glug to produce two fingers of dense, deep-tan/light-brown head with great retention that left terrific lacing in its wake. Color was Black/Opaque (SRM = 44) with cola highlights when held up to bright light. Nose had a smoky chocolatiness. Mouthfeel was full and creamy. The taste was laden with notes of dark chocolate, slight smoke and some charcoal. Mmm. I CANnot tell you what has overcome me the last couple of days. I am a self-avowed hophead and yet I have really been digging on Stouts and Porters. The finish was semi-dry with a lingering smokiness in the back of my throat. This was a really well-made Porter and an unexpected surprise. Many thanks!
Nov 01, 2015I did a Crack! and inverted Glug to produce two fingers of dense, deep-tan/light-brown head with great retention that left terrific lacing in its wake. Color was Black/Opaque (SRM = 44) with cola highlights when held up to bright light. Nose had a smoky chocolatiness. Mouthfeel was full and creamy. The taste was laden with notes of dark chocolate, slight smoke and some charcoal. Mmm. I CANnot tell you what has overcome me the last couple of days. I am a self-avowed hophead and yet I have really been digging on Stouts and Porters. The finish was semi-dry with a lingering smokiness in the back of my throat. This was a really well-made Porter and an unexpected surprise. Many thanks!
Reviewed by JohnnyHopps from Indiana
3.85/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.85/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Appearance -The porter poured brown with a mocha shaded head.
Smell - The malts are slightly sweet with an almost cola-like acent.
Taste - At the front, I note chocolate and coffee flavored malts that go slightly sour like an English porter. There is a slight rye bread quality and perhaps a little fudge. The finish notes elements of burnt sugar.
Mouthfeel - The lower carbonation allows the taste to linger. It is reasonably smooth.
Overall - I feel like this is more of an English porter which is why I enjoyed it.
Oct 18, 2015Smell - The malts are slightly sweet with an almost cola-like acent.
Taste - At the front, I note chocolate and coffee flavored malts that go slightly sour like an English porter. There is a slight rye bread quality and perhaps a little fudge. The finish notes elements of burnt sugar.
Mouthfeel - The lower carbonation allows the taste to linger. It is reasonably smooth.
Overall - I feel like this is more of an English porter which is why I enjoyed it.
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