Porters

dwoodward · 07-18-2010, 03:24 AM

I was surprised tonight at the liquor store. As a beer lover, and while trying to figure out which 6 pack of beer to pick up, I noticed in the top corner a beer I had not seen before. Michelob Porter.

I have never had a porter beer before, and was very surprised by the delicious taste that hit my palate. I tasted hints of nuts, caramel, chocolate, and espresso in every sip.

Before I realized it the 6 pack was gone, and I was at a loss...

So I went back to the liquor store and picked up another 6 pack just to be sure. I am almost done with the 2nd 6 pack and love this new sensation in my mouth. What is this Porter that I have been missing out on?

What is your favorite "Porter" style beer?

icehog3 · 07-18-2010, 09:07 AM

Anchor Porter
Plain Porter (available only in Ireland)
Black Boss Porter
Founders Porter

BeerAdvocate · 07-18-2010, 09:42 AM

Fullers London Porter is my favorite. Rich, dark, and creamy!!

Superbad · 07-18-2010, 10:07 AM

Maui brewing Coconut Porter. Just drank my last one the other day

07-18-2010, 10:09 AM

Not Michelob.

Rogue XS Imperial Porter
Rogue Mocha Porter

07-18-2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Anchor Porter
Plain Porter (available only in Ireland)
Black Boss Porter
Founders Porter

I'm with Tom and the Founders Porter. It's a stellar porter. Also, Dark Horse Reserve Special Black is outstanding.

icehog3 · 07-18-2010, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

I'm with Tom and the Founders Porter. It's a stellar porter. Also, Dark Horse Reserve Special Black is outstanding.

I will have to give the Dark Horse a try, Nate.

colinb913 · 07-18-2010, 02:25 PM

Just saw these at the grocery, I was like where did I hear about this before??..
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BlackDog · 07-18-2010, 02:34 PM

My favorite 3 porters are Founders Porter, Deschutes Black Butte, and Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald. Not sure where you're located in SD, but if you're in the SFalls area it may be worth a drive over to MN. All 3 are available here.

icehog3 · 07-18-2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackDog

My favorite 3 porters are Founders Porter, Deschutes Black Butte, and Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald. Not sure where you're located in SD, but if you're in the SFalls area it may be worth a drive over to MN. All 3 are available here.

Warren, is the Black Butte an organic Porter?

hornitosmonster · 07-18-2010, 04:14 PM

I enjoy Rogue Mocha Porter

BlackDog · 07-18-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Warren, is the Black Butte an organic Porter?

Tom, it does not appear to be organic. But, it is highly tastey. Here is a link to the Black Butte page on their website.

http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/brew...r/default.aspx

awsmith4 · 07-18-2010, 07:08 PM

Some porters that make my rotation quite often:

Bell's
Founder's
Duck Rabbit

VirtualSmitty · 07-18-2010, 08:39 PM

Smuttynose Robust porter, Anchor Steam Porter, and Sinebrychoff Porter are probably my three favs.

Jbailey · 07-18-2010, 10:22 PM

I will add:
Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter
Ale Asylum Contorter Porter
Lake Louie Tommy's Porter
Three Floyds Topless Wytch

RichardW · 07-18-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackDog

My favorite 3 porters are Founders Porter, Deschutes Black Butte, and Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald. Not sure where you're located in SD, but if you're in the SFalls area it may be worth a drive over to MN. All 3 are available here.

Black Butte

kaisersozei · 07-20-2010, 10:23 AM

Some good ones listed here. The two that really turned me on to this style years ago were Anchor Porter and Abita Turbodog (although not technically a porter, it's a great beer with a similar profile especially if you like the chocolate/nutty/espresso.)

nomadicwookie · 07-20-2010, 10:33 AM

I've tried so many I've loved & never remember the names. But one in particular I really enjoy is a local microbrew here in Richmond, VA. Legend Porter.

scoot · 07-20-2010, 12:35 PM

Sam Smith Taddy Porter, Yards General Washington Tavern Porter, and the Yuengling Porter ain't too bad either.

76GTFan · 07-20-2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Warren, is the Black Butte an organic Porter?

Black Butte is a hard to come by porter. It is from Eugene Oregon. When I went to visit my friend in school, it was on tap everywhere. Wonderful stuff. Trader Joe's say they carry it, but the one in GA does not. I am still on the look out.

And yes I believe it is organic.

07-18-2010, 03:24 AM	#1
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Porters I was surprised tonight at the liquor store. As a beer lover, and while trying to figure out which 6 pack of beer to pick up, I noticed in the top corner a beer I had not seen before. Michelob Porter. I have never had a porter beer before, and was very surprised by the delicious taste that hit my palate. I tasted hints of nuts, caramel, chocolate, and espresso in every sip. Before I realized it the 6 pack was gone, and I was at a loss... So I went back to the liquor store and picked up another 6 pack just to be sure. I am almost done with the 2nd 6 pack and love this new sensation in my mouth. What is this Porter that I have been missing out on? What is your favorite "Porter" style beer?

07-18-2010, 09:07 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Porters Anchor Porter Plain Porter (available only in Ireland) Black Boss Porter Founders Porter __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-18-2010, 09:42 AM	#3
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Porters Fullers London Porter is my favorite. Rich, dark, and creamy!! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

07-18-2010, 10:07 AM	#4
Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: Porters Maui brewing Coconut Porter. Just drank my last one the other day

07-18-2010, 10:09 AM	#5
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Porters Not Michelob. Rogue XS Imperial Porter Rogue Mocha Porter

07-18-2010, 02:25 PM	#8
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Porters Just saw these at the grocery, I was like where did I hear about this before??.. Posted via Mobile Device

07-18-2010, 02:34 PM	#9
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Porters My favorite 3 porters are Founders Porter, Deschutes Black Butte, and Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald. Not sure where you're located in SD, but if you're in the SFalls area it may be worth a drive over to MN. All 3 are available here. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

07-18-2010, 04:14 PM	#11
hornitosmonster Cowboys Fan Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Isaac Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 230 Trading: (4)	Re: Porters I enjoy Rogue Mocha Porter __________________

07-18-2010, 07:08 PM	#13
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Porters Some porters that make my rotation quite often: Bell's Founder's Duck Rabbit __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

07-18-2010, 08:39 PM	#14
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Porters Smuttynose Robust porter, Anchor Steam Porter, and Sinebrychoff Porter are probably my three favs. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

07-18-2010, 10:22 PM	#15
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Porters I will add: Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter Ale Asylum Contorter Porter Lake Louie Tommy's Porter Three Floyds Topless Wytch __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

07-20-2010, 10:23 AM	#17
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Porters Some good ones listed here. The two that really turned me on to this style years ago were Anchor Porter and Abita Turbodog (although not technically a porter, it's a great beer with a similar profile especially if you like the chocolate/nutty/espresso.) __________________

07-20-2010, 10:33 AM	#18
nomadicwookie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 236 Trading: (7)	Re: Porters I've tried so many I've loved & never remember the names. But one in particular I really enjoy is a local microbrew here in Richmond, VA. Legend Porter.

07-20-2010, 12:35 PM	#19
scoot Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pat Location: Philadelphia Posts: 142 Trading: (0)	Re: Porters Sam Smith Taddy Porter, Yards General Washington Tavern Porter, and the Yuengling Porter ain't too bad either.

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