Porter Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. NorsemanOne

    NorsemanOne Pooh-Bah (2,331) Sep 17, 2021 Utah
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    Well after a touch of digging I did not see one of these and after having a particular porter in mind for over a week now, thought - "why not?"



    Wasatch - Polygamy Porter

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    Yes, it's a fairly 'okay' rated porter here on BA and certainly no Black Butte, but for whatever reason it has been on the mind and pestering me.

    First off I saw this beer on a 'offensive beer list' a while back. Is it offensive? Perhaps. I think it's more satirical, and coming from descendants of Utah pioneers (Mormon and more-than-likely polygamist) I think it's a hilarious and needed jab at the culture, and taking into consideration it's nearly nationwide distributed is even better :grin:

    But onto the specifics of the beer.

    Best by 9.18.23

    Purchased refrigerated at a grocery store for about $1.50

    Poured at fridge temp into a weizen glass.

    Pours a deep chestnut nearly coffee brown/black with an aggressive head that settles into a thin ring and cap. 4

    Off the can I get some bitter but sweetened coffee, can tell the caramel is there but chocolate is lost. Followed by a fairly roasty after-note. Off the glass is similar but heavier on the roastiness. 4

    Bitter coffee and astringent forward, which gives way to a slight earthy hop bite. Chocolate is dark and bitter similar to a heavy cacao Ghirardelli bar. After a lingering of that a soft sweet aftertaste finishes out very softly. 3.5

    Body is fairly light, and I'm sure much better than it's 4% predecessor. Moderately carbonated that goes down smooth and pleasantly. 3.75

    Overall, I definitely expected more caramel and chocolate, but was met with more roasty coffee and hops. While not out-of-this-world, it does represent the style fairly in my opinion.
    It aspires to be a Black Butte and it's certainly not my favorite porter (shout out to Melvin - Scenario) I wasn't disappointed by my sought after consumption or experience. 3.75

    So let it begin, I want to hear your likes, dislikes, reviews and commentary on this great style of dark beer.

    Cheers!
     
    #1 NorsemanOne, Jul 17, 2023
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  2. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    I've been drinking a boatload of PCT Porter from Crux brewing. It's an excellent beer, smooth and rich with flavors of milk chocolate, whole grain bread, a touch of toasted crust. Wonderful in the middle of a cold cold snap or with lunch on a hot work day. It may beat out black Butte in my book, but it's close
     
    #2 unlikelyspiderperson, Jul 17, 2023
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  3. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I went to a couple of stores earlier today hoping to buy Anchor Porter but so far no luck. If I do luck out and find some Anchor Porter I will be back.

    Cheers!
     
    #3 JackHorzempa, Jul 17, 2023
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  4. NorsemanOne

    NorsemanOne Pooh-Bah (2,331) Sep 17, 2021 Utah
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    Hope you find some! I snagged an Anchor steam before it disappears
     
    #4 NorsemanOne, Jul 18, 2023
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  5. ChicagoJ

    ChicagoJ Grand Pooh-Bah (5,247) Feb 2, 2015 Illinois
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    This is one of my favorite annual porter releases, and has held up well since the November 30, 2023, with the coffee not dropping a lick. Highly recommend each Fall.

    Revolution Coffee Porter

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    #5 ChicagoJ, Jul 26, 2023
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  6. deleted_user_620894

    deleted_user_620894 Zealot (519) Sep 17, 2011

    Year round porter drinker. Love the stuff.
     
    #6 deleted_user_620894, Jul 26, 2023
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  7. NorsemanOne

    NorsemanOne Pooh-Bah (2,331) Sep 17, 2021 Utah
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    Man I love this one, lucky enough to have tried it in a trade, serious drinking envy right now over here!
     
    #7 NorsemanOne, Jul 26, 2023
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  8. TomFoley

    TomFoley Pundit (945) Mar 19, 2005 Pennsylvania

    Polygamy Porter, "Bring some home for the wives".
     
    #8 TomFoley, Jul 26, 2023
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  9. FonyBones

    FonyBones Devotee (380) Dec 19, 2015 New York

    Founders' Porter is a staple in my fridge.
     
    #9 FonyBones, Jul 26, 2023
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  10. jonphisher

    jonphisher Grand Pooh-Bah (3,850) Aug 9, 2015 New Jersey
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    Went out Black Butte hunting with no luck but some fresh Fresh Squeezed, and SN Fan Favorites, were a nice consolation.

    I have a store or two more to check in the coming weeks. It’s been due for a revisit.
     
    #10 jonphisher, Jul 26, 2023
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  11. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    Hope you can find it. It's a real nice example of the style
     
    #11 unlikelyspiderperson, Jul 26, 2023
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  12. jonphisher

    jonphisher Grand Pooh-Bah (3,850) Aug 9, 2015 New Jersey
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    I’ll be back when I find it :beers:
     
    #12 jonphisher, Jul 26, 2023
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  13. slander

    slander Pooh-Bah (2,568) Nov 5, 2001 New York
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    Had a can of Mayflower Porter with chowder and fried clams at some joint in Plymouth, MA this past weekend. It did not suck.
     
    #13 slander, Jul 26, 2023
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  14. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,967) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
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    Wish I could find a quality porter out my way, everything on shelves are the usual suspects of the IPA/DIPA/Pastry Stout/Sour quagmire and something like a porter gets pushed off into oblivion.

    I couldn't buy a porter even if I wanted to right now without travelling out of state - and that's a definite disgrace.
     
    #14 keithmurray, Jul 26, 2023
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  15. deleted_user_620894

    deleted_user_620894 Zealot (519) Sep 17, 2011

    Haven’t had it in years but I remember drinking this maybe a decade ago and thinking wow this is really special stuff. Ditto for founders porter, which I can find but usually not in date
     
    #15 deleted_user_620894, Jul 26, 2023
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  16. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Isn’t Mayflower Porter available to you?

    According to the brewery’s website: “Need help finding our beers? We service all of New England.”

    https://www.mayflowerbrewing.com/connect/distributors/

    Cheers!

    P.S. If it is not a regularly stocked product at your local beer retailer(s) perhaps you could request they special order it for you?

    @slander
     
    #16 JackHorzempa, Jul 26, 2023
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  17. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,967) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
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    I tried that one albeit a few years ago and I don't remember being super impressed by it. Maybe I will get a single and give it another try.
     
    #17 keithmurray, Jul 26, 2023
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  18. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
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    Haven’t seen Mayflower Porter in a long while, my personal favorite Founders Porter is always available. Pretty fresh too!
     
    #18 smutty33, Jul 26, 2023
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  19. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Might be worthwhile since @slander 'endorsed' it.:wink:

    "It did not suck."

    Cheers!
     
    #19 JackHorzempa, Jul 26, 2023
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  20. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    [​IMG] “Black “ Pittsburgh Porter “ from Necromancer Brewing Company!
     
    #20 Braunmeister_1943, Jul 28, 2023
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