John Henry
Fore River Brewing Co.

John HenryJohn Henry
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From:
Fore River Brewing Co.
 
Maine, United States
Style:
Sweet / Milk Stout
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.99 | pDev: 8.52%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
28
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 07, 2022
Added:
Mar 11, 2016
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  7
John Henry is a traditional oatmeal milk stout. Brewed with English malts and hops this beer presents with coffee and chocolate notes but with a light, drinkable body.
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Ratings by Vylo:
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Rated by Vylo from New Jersey

4.56/5  rDev +14.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

Oct 25, 2017
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Reviewed by puboflyons from New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
From an undated 16 oz can sampled on July 7, 2022.

The appearance is dark brown to near black underneath a modest fading tan head.

The aroma includes coffee, cream, and chocolate malts mostly. Inviting.

Smooth medium mouthfeel.

The flavor is sweet with roasted coffee and cream. Not so much chocolate in the taste. The bitterness at the end is akin to coffee grounds bitterness.
Jul 07, 2022
 
Rated: 3 by 1971bernat from Virginia

May 19, 2022
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Reviewed by tekstr1der from New Hampshire

4.32/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
On tap at Defiant. Wow, unexpectedly tasty stuff, right up my alley for a milk stout. No lack of lactose apparently, hard to over-sweet me in this category. Decently full mouthfeel for relatively low abv. Tasty sweet roast malt. Sold!
Apr 28, 2022
 
Rated: 4.18 by lowlyone from Massachusetts

Nov 04, 2021
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Reviewed by RozzieBoy from Rhode Island

3.79/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
L - poured dark brown/near black with a thin mocha head that dissipated quickly. Ruby highlight at the head. No lacing.
S - coffee notes and lactose. Malty.
T - follows the nose, with some sweetness.
F - smooth with a little bite at the end. Dry finish.
O - somewhat of a “muted” stout but nonetheless enjoyable. Maybe because it did not come across too “strong” in any one area made it really drinkable.
Jul 11, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Jun 19, 2021
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Rated by rpjordan from Maine

4.47/5  rDev +12%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Had a 16 oz draft at Byrne's Irish Pub in Brunswick. Nice, creamy 2" head. Rich flavors, great mouthfeel.
Feb 17, 2020
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Reviewed by illpass78 from Maine

4.08/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12 oz. at Elsmere in SoPo in a snifter.

Appearance: Classic stout. Black body and big, creamy tan/off-white head.

Aroma: Coffee, some dark malt. Somewhat sweet. Not a super powerful nose.

Taste: Milk chocolate, coffee with creamer, some roasty coffee beans. Good stuff.

Mouthfeel: Pretty easy on the palate. Somewhat bitter, but almost milkshake like in character.

Overall: Very nice sweet stout. Pairs well with a burger because of its milkshakey-ness.
Mar 14, 2019
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Rated by LukeGude from Iowa

3.81/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
On nitro at Slab (enormous pizza) in Portland. Great creaminess. Drinkability is plus, a tick watery though.
Jan 21, 2019
 
Rated: 3.69 by Celtics76 from Rhode Island

Oct 22, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by BEERMILER12 from Maine

Oct 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3.68 by kinggimp from Wisconsin

Aug 06, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Gkruszewski from New York

Mar 30, 2018
 
Rated: 4.04 by JakerLou from New Hampshire

Feb 07, 2018
 
Rated: 4.04 by mmorris15 from Maine

Apr 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.3 by rderedin from Maine

Mar 12, 2017
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Reviewed by lordofthewiens from New Mexico

3.99/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
In a pint glass the beer was very dark brown with a tint of red. Small tan head that receded quickly.
Sweet, grainy aroma. Roasted malt.
Mostly chocolate taste, a little coffee. Cereal.
Sweet and smooth in the mouth.
Jan 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.82 by wroywel from Massachusetts

Nov 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.84 by Shaymus from Massachusetts

Nov 19, 2016
John Henry from Fore River Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 28 ratings