Porter Appreciation Thread (2026)

Discussion in 'The Bar' started by Whyteboar, Jan 4, 2026.

  1. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    Teddie Beer - Night Shift

    Wow! The roast that came out of this one was through the roof. Delicious. The menu made no mention of peanut butter, which they pulled off. Past experience with peanut butter in beer has been rather disappointing, not this time.

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  2. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Bourbon barrel-aged porter. 8.5%. Cheers!!
     
  3. Whyteboar

    Whyteboar Grand Pooh-Bah (4,286) Jun 7, 2008 Michigan
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    Well this one has been in my cellar for way too long.
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    Still a porter, just not a good one.
    October ‘21 is when it was packaged.
    Cheers!
     
  4. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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  5. Whyteboar

    Whyteboar Grand Pooh-Bah (4,286) Jun 7, 2008 Michigan
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    Already have my 4 pack; maybe I'll pop one of those tonight. Haven't seen Black Note yet though.
     
  6. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Bell's General Store didn't show availability online of Black Note so I was surprised on Wednesday when I stopped there to discover they still have some. They also had some of the Cinnamon Vanilla Black Note. I'd say there were 6-8 cases of each on the floor and more in the display cooler doors, but I didn't look further into the walk-in cooler. If you don't want to gamble on distribution, take a quick drive to Kzoo.
     
  7. Whyteboar

    Whyteboar Grand Pooh-Bah (4,286) Jun 7, 2008 Michigan
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    Going to tomorrow, just to make sure. Thanks for the report!
     
  8. Whyteboar

    Whyteboar Grand Pooh-Bah (4,286) Jun 7, 2008 Michigan
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    Had this earlier, and it’s cross posted with NBW so you can go there for more words if you want, but it’s really good.
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    Another zero bitterness beer today, thinking that’s 3. A rare hat trick for me.
    Cheers!
     
  9. LesDewitt4beer

    LesDewitt4beer Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,315) Jan 25, 2021 Minnesota
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    I really enjoyed the simplicity of this drop. Nice low level of Mexican vanilla.
    Angry Inch White Rabbit Imp Porter 8%
    3.94/5 rDev +8.2%
    look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
    16 oz can into a barrel glass.
    L: Pours darkest brown with a 2" big soapy beige head that slowly recedes to edge froth, low carbo, light random lacing.
    S: Chocolate, vanilla, a hint of toffee, dark caramelization notes.
    T: Light sweet dark chocolate, darkly roasted grains, a light hint of peanut skins, vanilla, a note of distant red grape skin. Chocolate notes are moderately robust.
    F: Lightly brisk then a bit creamy & smooth full-bodied mouthfeel with a medium length slightly dry finish.
    O: Gently sweet, great flavor and balance that leans chocolate and has a lovely finish. A superb level of vanilla, which is commonly abused and overused. I get a distant and fast-departing nutty sensation somehow with this brew. No trace of ABV. Quite tasty. It is excellent in its style.
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  10. bbtkd

    bbtkd Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,790) Sep 20, 2015 South Dakota
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    Covert Artisan Covertuccino Imperial Coffee Porter, 10% ABV. I rated this 4.52 back in August.

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  11. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    One of the BEST porters i have ever had.
    Always though Bacon and Eggs from Pizza Port lacked body ( watery) but this was a fucking dream.
    One of my favorite beer buyers in all of Los Angeles brought this as a gift and i shared it with a few people.
    Pizza Port - Dusk Till Dawn Imperial Coffee Porter
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  12. zotzot

    zotzot Grand Pooh-Bah (5,352) Feb 22, 2015 Vermont
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    Really nice
    Sweet maple flavor
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  13. zotzot

    zotzot Grand Pooh-Bah (5,352) Feb 22, 2015 Vermont
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    I should say what it is - Maple Banger by Pohjala
     
  14. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    FW - Walkers Reserve Porter
    Marria Otter English malt, caramel and roasted malt with Cascade Hops
    Love this one
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  15. irishstoutlvr

    irishstoutlvr Devotee (341) Jun 4, 2012 Texas

    Darn it, now I want a porter, none in my beer fridge. Thanks a lot guys! Lol
     
  16. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    Aslin Smoke Solstice smoked porter... now I gotta find the smoked thread...
     
  17. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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  18. Sinfull

    Sinfull Pooh-Bah (2,959) Jul 13, 2013 New York
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    A very good one! Vanilla is gentle and not overwhelming.
     
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  19. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Post Muay Thai
    Equilibrium- Möbius
    Severely lacking in the mouthfeel department but went down easy
    Would drink again
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  20. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Enjoying this great Baltic porter from Old Bull Brewing. Compliments of @muchloveforhops3 !

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