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Tommys Porter
Lake Louie Brewery Company
- From:
- Lake Louie Brewery Company
- Wisconsin, United States
- Style:
- English Porter
Ranked #64 - ABV:
- 5.7%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #18,156 - Avg:
- 3.84 | pDev: 13.02%
- Reviews:
- 80
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 31, 2023
- Added:
- Jun 17, 2002
- Wants:
- 6
- Gots:
- 8
Smooth, full-bodied, nuts & berries porter with a coffee-like finish. Based on traditional English porters of the late 1800′s first created for the hardworking Irish immigrants who wanted a ‘stout’ style brew to drink on their all-too-short lunch breaks.
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Ratings by Kegatron:
Reviewed by Kegatron from Pennsylvania
3.85/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.85/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle into a pint glass.
Pours a very dark brown (complete with floaties) with 1 1/2 fingers of creamy light tan head. Nice thin layer of retention that leaves some decent lacing behind. The aroma smells of cocoa powder, lightly roasted malts, some nutty character, and earthy hops.
The taste is a mix of chocolate and caramel sweetness, dark roasted malts that finishes with a touch of dark fruit tartness and a tingling earthy hop profile in the finish. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a mellow and creamy feel.
Not a bad Porter. A little lacking in the look and aroma department but a nice full flavor and easy drinkibility help keep this guy respectable.
Jul 22, 2008Pours a very dark brown (complete with floaties) with 1 1/2 fingers of creamy light tan head. Nice thin layer of retention that leaves some decent lacing behind. The aroma smells of cocoa powder, lightly roasted malts, some nutty character, and earthy hops.
The taste is a mix of chocolate and caramel sweetness, dark roasted malts that finishes with a touch of dark fruit tartness and a tingling earthy hop profile in the finish. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a mellow and creamy feel.
Not a bad Porter. A little lacking in the look and aroma department but a nice full flavor and easy drinkibility help keep this guy respectable.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin
3.92/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Appearance: Pours a nearly completely black color with a strong tan head. SRM of 23. (4.00)
Aroma: Strong aromas of milk chocolate, English cream, some cocoa and floral notes. (3.75)
Flavor: Strong flavors of milk chocolate, cocoa, light bitter coffee roast. Finishes with smooth milk chocolate. (4.00)
Feel: Medium-bodied, average carbonation. Smooth and malty. (3.75)
Compared to Hillsboro Joes Porter 1/2023: Pours darker, larger head. Milder aromas. More milk chocolate, English cream. Less dark pine, berries, coffee roast.
Overall: A nicely done Porter here. Not overpowering with some subtle English cream flavors. Smooth, malty and drinks nicely. Smooth, balanced, and not overpowering. A nice and smooth, malty Porter with subtle English notes. (Rating: 3.92)
Jan 31, 2023Aroma: Strong aromas of milk chocolate, English cream, some cocoa and floral notes. (3.75)
Flavor: Strong flavors of milk chocolate, cocoa, light bitter coffee roast. Finishes with smooth milk chocolate. (4.00)
Feel: Medium-bodied, average carbonation. Smooth and malty. (3.75)
Compared to Hillsboro Joes Porter 1/2023: Pours darker, larger head. Milder aromas. More milk chocolate, English cream. Less dark pine, berries, coffee roast.
Overall: A nicely done Porter here. Not overpowering with some subtle English cream flavors. Smooth, malty and drinks nicely. Smooth, balanced, and not overpowering. A nice and smooth, malty Porter with subtle English notes. (Rating: 3.92)
Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts
3.95/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.95/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Good lacing (a solid rim streak from the first sip, spots thereafter) from the modest head. The liquid is deep brown where light passes through the glass's center. Appears to be clear.
Dry chocolate smell. Not harsh nor bitter--think unsweetened cocoa.
The taste is dry as well. The body is a bit thinner than expected with an elevated carbonation level. The swallow darkens chocolate flavor but isn't overly bitter. Shorter aftertaste.
Sep 24, 2022Dry chocolate smell. Not harsh nor bitter--think unsweetened cocoa.
The taste is dry as well. The body is a bit thinner than expected with an elevated carbonation level. The swallow darkens chocolate flavor but isn't overly bitter. Shorter aftertaste.
Rated by Captain69 from Illinois
3.5/5 rDev -8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
a light tasting porter - not enough malt taste
Jul 22, 2022Rated by LukeGude from Iowa
3.9/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Can from Woodman’s in Madison poured into tulip at home. Steady enjoyable porter.
Mar 12, 2022Reviewed by BlackBeerPirate from Illinois
4.16/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.16/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Taste: toasted dark chocolate malts, earthy, hints of coffee, very dry flavorful finish. Same with the roasted nose. Very dark brown hue, partially clear, tall tan head and some lace. Medium to full body. Went well country pork chops. 38 IBUs
Apr 05, 2018Rated by Beginner2 from Illinois
3.55/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.55/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
I've been thru Lake Louie's town 30 times, but only my second from this brewery.
Looks, smells, and tastes like a porter. Too spritzy on my tongue.
Nov 24, 2016Looks, smells, and tastes like a porter. Too spritzy on my tongue.
Reviewed by hoptheology from California
3.08/5 rDev -19.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
3.08/5 rDev -19.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
Medium brown pour to form a dark chocolate body with a beige head of 2 fingers. Lace left in skirted rings. 100% opaque.
Some interesting chocolate notes on the nose, with roast malts and coffee bean. Could be a bit more strong, it's hard to nose.
Tommy's has an interesting flavor profile, starting with spoiled milk, followed by uncarbonated coke, fake chocolate powder, and heavy, heavy to the point of being overwhelming burnt and roast malts. Bitter coffee and lactose are the remnants. Leaves undesireable roast bitterness on the tongue.
Roasty dryness throughout; a touch thin, and a major dryness on the finish.
Overall, glad I just bought one. A pretty poor porter despite the reviews. It's like drinking a can of coke that's sat out for a week.
Oct 20, 2016Some interesting chocolate notes on the nose, with roast malts and coffee bean. Could be a bit more strong, it's hard to nose.
Tommy's has an interesting flavor profile, starting with spoiled milk, followed by uncarbonated coke, fake chocolate powder, and heavy, heavy to the point of being overwhelming burnt and roast malts. Bitter coffee and lactose are the remnants. Leaves undesireable roast bitterness on the tongue.
Roasty dryness throughout; a touch thin, and a major dryness on the finish.
Overall, glad I just bought one. A pretty poor porter despite the reviews. It's like drinking a can of coke that's sat out for a week.
Tommys Porter from Lake Louie Brewery Company
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
147 ratings
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