Class Of '88 Imperial Smoked Porter
Deschutes Brewery

Class Of '88 Imperial Smoked PorterClass Of '88 Imperial Smoked Porter
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From:
Deschutes Brewery
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Imperial Porter
ABV:
9.1%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.74 | pDev: 12.57%
Reviews:
92
Ratings:
402
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 27, 2021
Added:
Apr 27, 2013
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  35
A quarter century ago a passion for craft brewing ignited across the country. Today, the founding breweries of 1988 have united to commemorate that seminal year with a special selection of beers. Every bottle is a portal to the renaissance of craft brewing. Each steeped in heritage and expert craftmanship. Enjoy this tribute to the class of '88.

From the brewers of the celebrated 'Black Butte Porter' and 'Edmund Fitzgerald Porter' comes this limited-run collaboration. Brewed with roasted and smoked malt for a rich chocolate aroma and subtle smoky flavor.
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Rated by TimoP from Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.4%

Oct 25, 2013
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Reviewed by backblast from Alaska

4/5  rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Best before 4-2014 vintage and enjoyed on 2-25-2021.

Seems to have cellared quite well. Still has very nice savory smoke with hint of leather and malt sweetness. Dark fruit shows itself along with light bitterness and a light mouthfeel. A definite earthiness in aftertaste. A pleasant beverage.
Feb 27, 2021
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Reviewed by Offa from California

4.14/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I had this in 2014, from hand notes.

Black, small tan head steadily shrinks to foamy ring, wisps.

Aroma is smoked dried figs, chocolate, brown bread.

Taste, rich well-balanced roasty dried fig, chocolate, hints of tar, excellent full-bodied, not oily. Surprisingly easy to drink, wonderful. Slightly to sweet side.
Nov 04, 2018
 
Rated: 4.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 09, 2018
 
Rated: 3.86 by oriolesfan4 from Maryland

Feb 27, 2017
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.15/5  rDev +11%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured from the bottle into a glass

Brown/purple liquid.

Khaki head; strong lace.

Smoked peat nose.

Medium mouthfeel.

Smoked ham & peat flavor; like an easy drinking Islay scotch. Porter flavor is a bit understated but this is up my alley.
Dec 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.64 by AdmiralOzone from Minnesota

Jun 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by jschott75 from Illinois

Dec 12, 2015
 
Rated: 4.17 by Stezz420 from Illinois

Oct 01, 2015
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Reviewed by dfillius from Iowa

4.19/5  rDev +12%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Reviewed 2013 vintage bottle on 1/19/14 - best by 4/14
A: Dark brown, nearly black liquid. Just a ring of light tan head.
S: Smoke, slight bacon. Chocolate and some sweetness.
T: Subtle smoke, nice chocolate.
M: Not thick and chewy, but not fully thin either.
O: Nicely balanced easy drinker for how strong it is. I like it a lot. Nicely smoky and sweet.
Sep 27, 2015
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Reviewed by bnes09 from Illinois

4.3/5  rDev +15%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Wonderfully smokey aroma and flavor. Not overpowering but well blended with the complex roasted malt character. Dark fruits and molasses coupled with medium roast coffee and dark chocolate. A perfect marriage of sweet, roasted and smoked.
May 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Eziel from Ohio

May 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by Jamison85 from Indiana

Apr 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.47 by BeerNW from Washington

Mar 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by jakea from Wisconsin

Mar 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by vande from Illinois

Mar 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.69 by LehighAce06 from Pennsylvania

Feb 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4.34 by AndrewGoria from Washington

Feb 08, 2015
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Rated by doom_deluise from California

4.5/5  rDev +20.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
it was delicious almost a year past its "best by" date. i can only imagine how good it would have been last year.
Feb 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.83 by tylerstravis from Colorado

Jan 10, 2015
Class Of '88 Imperial Smoked Porter from Deschutes Brewery
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 402 ratings