Smoked Porter
Bristol Brewing Company

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From:
Bristol Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Smoked Porter
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.67 | pDev: 10.35%
Reviews:
31
Ratings:
50
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 26, 2019
Added:
Jan 20, 2008
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  5
Benefiting Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts, this porter is a richly roasted, gratifying brew, with just a hint of smoky character from a combination of malts smoked on peat and beechwood.
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Ratings by Mebuzzard:
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Reviewed by Mebuzzard from Colorado

3.68/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I'm a fan of smoke beers, some have more smoke than others, while a few don't have much at all. This beer is a porter made with some smoked malts, nothing all too fancy. But it's rather a nice beer. Nothing in it is over the top and the smokiness offers a bit of a twist. The subtle flavors of chocolate and coffee, with caramel baked in, combine with the smoke to offer a touch of umami on the back. This makes the palate water for more.

It's not as smokey as some rauchbiers, nor as 'portery' as some of the big boys around, but it's a good balance. Should pair well with any grilled meat
Apr 14, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by zotzot from Vermont

May 26, 2019
 
Rated: 3.73 by WDJersey from Colorado

Oct 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.64 by erk0607 from Colorado

Mar 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.73 by jaydoc from Kansas

Aug 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.47 by Jodio from Texas

Jul 25, 2016
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Rated by KayAvocado from Pennsylvania

4.46/5  rDev +21.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Very smooth, with a nice, complex flavor
Apr 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.73 by SanRaphael from Colorado

Feb 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4.22 by TheOldMachines from Vermont

Dec 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by R_J_FearNoBeer from Colorado

Sep 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by afsdan from Colorado

Apr 04, 2014
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Reviewed by iSip from Colorado

3.2/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Bristol's Smokebrush Porter: Finally pulled this one out of the cellar.

The spotty head rests on a dark beer bottle colored brew, and fades to a lacing on the surface, with little on the glass. Aroma is outstanding, big malts with wisps of smoke.

Very smooth with many layers of molasses, burn brown sugar and Coca-Cola for flavors. Surprisingly lot of smoke in the aroma, but not so in the taste. Good for me,
As I am not a big fan of very smokey beers. There are better porters, but this offering from Bristol was OK, even if you are not a smoke porter aficionado.
Nov 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by GRG1313 from California

Sep 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by backslide311 from Colorado

Sep 02, 2013
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Reviewed by CFHMagnet from Ohio

3.47/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I pour aggressively and achieve a very thin tan head. This dissipates quickly, leaving a little ring around the glass. Lace fails.

Smells of roasted malt and smoke.

This beer is very sweet and malty up front. The smoke comes in later and fills out the simple but enjoyable flavor profile.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied. Does not leave a coating.
Jul 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by grahammi from Colorado

Jul 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by MeisterMayhem from Colorado

May 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by kylemckinnis from Colorado

Mar 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by chernozem from Ohio

Aug 22, 2012
Smoked Porter from Bristol Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 50 ratings