Porter Blind Tasting

Harviestoun Old Engine Oil. When/if you see it, the label might say Black Ale, Dark Beer or Porter. But as long as it looks like the pic, it's the same brew.
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I suggest putting some standards in there that are available everywhere, like sierra nevada porter, maybe anchor porter...both good. I did this about a year ago, and was surprised by the results (it helps if you do it blind).

 

US only? If not, my money would be on Taddy!!

 

I agree with barrybeerdog. Unless you want to stick to American Porters, throw a good import or two into the mix. Samuel Smith's and/or Fuller's should be easy to find.

 

This is excellent advice. If you just go and cherry pick your entries, you've already skewed this "blind" tasting. Throw in some easy to find brews. They will both balance out the field, and, more importantly, let you critically re-experience them. You will be surprised with the outcome!

Sounds like you'll have a great time.

 

Another English Porter that is worthwhile: Fuller's London Porter.

Cheers!

 

No doubt, Taddy and Fullers are both really good; and the beers US porters tried to copy.

 

It doesn't get mentioned all that often, but Bell's Porter is a pretty great beer.

 

Second a lot of the prior suggestions...

Samuel Smith's
Fuller's
Bell's

 

Really, I would just serve the Founders

 

Evil Twin Lil' B and Odell Cutthroat Porter should be available in your neck of the woods.

 

Ballast Point Victory at Sea

 

Not in the Founders or Great Lakes category, but I liked Revolution's Eugene. I also agree with Sierra Nevada and Anchor. Solid and available.

 

Arcadia's London Porter is a good one, and it should be available in your stores.

 

Revolution Eugene and King Titus by Maine Beer Company get my vote!