Still A Hero
Checkerspot Brewing Company

Still A HeroStill A Hero
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From:
Checkerspot Brewing Company
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
6%
Score:
+6 ratings needed
Avg:
3.89 | pDev: 4.11%
Ratings:
4 | reviews: 3
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 23, 2026
Added:
Mar 25, 2021
Wants:
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Brewed with beer historian, Maureen O'Prey, this recreation of an 1870's Porter brewed in Baltimore by Civil War Navy Hero-turned brewer Thomas Murphy Dukehart, of German/Irish descent.

We incorporated local Chinook hops, Irish yeast and Irish moss for clarifying the beer, as well as fermenting a bit colder and cold conditioning in German style.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by Lucular:
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Reviewed by Lucular from Maryland

3.87/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
10 oz draft pour at Frisco Taphouse in Gambrills, MD. This is a smooth, well-balanced American porter with milk chocolate and light coffee notes. A hint of caramel as well. Slightly watery, less carbonated than expected (but not flat by any means). Overall a solid porter.
Feb 03, 2025
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.7 by Budlum from Maryland

Jan 23, 2026
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Reviewed by Spankyrightus from Maryland

3.84/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
On draught at the brewery.
Dark pour, the thin head settles into a collar fed by slippery lacing.
Nicely roasted barley malt, subtle chocolate, softly hopped, fairly dry, nice and smooth, a little tangy. A medium bodied brew.
Reminiscent of a Guinness Dry Irish Stout, only kicked up a notch on the flavor and ABV. Perhaps it’s the Irish ingredients?
Oct 28, 2025
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Reviewed by DanO1066 from Maryland

4.15/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Draught pint at The Brass Tap here in Baltimore: Dark brown body with a finger+ of a dense looking dark tan head that settles into a solid cap with some lacing after every sip; a whiff of chocolate malt; more chocolate on the tongue; good body & carbonation consistent with the style; it has become my go to here as the temperatures drop
Oct 27, 2024