Porters

[dwoodward]

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]

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

[BeerAdvocate]

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

[Superbad]

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

[Darrell]

Not Michelob. :r

Rogue XS Imperial Porter
Rogue Mocha Porter

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

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.:tu

[icehog3]

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

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

[colinb913]

Just saw these at the grocery, I was like where did I hear about this before??..
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[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.

[icehog3]

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]

I enjoy Rogue Mocha Porter

[BlackDog]

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/brews/year-round-brews/black-butte-porter/default.aspx

[awsmith4]

Some porters that make my rotation quite often:

Bell's
Founder's
Duck Rabbit

[VirtualSmitty]

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

[Jbailey]

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

[RichardW]

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 :tu

[kaisersozei]

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]

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]

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

[76GTFan]

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.:confused:


And yes I believe it is organic.

[icehog3]

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.:confused:


And yes I believe it is organic.

Thanks, I thought I remembered the bottles I had saying "organic" on the label.

[awsmith4]

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.:confused:


And yes I believe it is organic.

I don't think its distributed here, but if it can be had Hop City or Greene's would be who to ask

[ashtonlady]

Sorry 76GTFan, the beer is not distributed in GA. Also it is not Organic.

[Salvelinus]

Pappy's Porter - Alchemist brew pub
Draymans porter - Berkshire brewing company

also love the Alaskan Smoked Porter but can't get those in VT

[macpappy]

If you ever drive through Utah, try the Polygamy Porter or The Devastator's Double Bock by Wasatch Beer in Salt Lake City.

Good beer in Utah. Who knew?

[dwoodward]

So many porters to try! And I can't find a single one in a store around here.

So Sad.. :sad

[Blindjimme]

Also it is not Organic.

The Lady is correct. Deschutes Black Butte Porter is not organic.

Thanks, I thought I remembered the bottles I had saying "organic" on the label.

Deschutes does make Green Lakes Organic Ale. Maybe you saw or remember Organic from this.

[icehog3]

The Lady is correct. Deschutes Black Butte Porter is not organic.



Deschutes does make Green Lakes Organic Ale. Maybe you saw or remember Organic from this.

I have to see if I still have the bottle in my garage, that is the only way I can confirm that I am not delusional.

[Jbailey]

I have to see if I still have the bottle in my garage, that is the only way I can confirm that I am not delusional.

If someone has the internet I'm sure we can figure this thing out.:D

[ashtonlady]

Yes Blindjimmie, That is the orangic that they make.

[awsmith4]

If someone has the internet I'm sure we can figure this thing out.:D

:r:r:r

I think i have it figured out. the beer in question is Deschutes Black Butte Porter (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/63/198) which does not appear to be organic. However Butte Creek Brewing Company makes an Organic Porter (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/762/2310)...



On another note I picked up some Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter tonight :)

[replicant_argent]

I have to confirm that I am not delusional.

That may take some doing.

Let me know if I can help, ADB.

[Mindflux]

Deschuttes Black Butt
Breckenridge Vanilla Porter

[icehog3]

I think i have it figured out. the beer in question is Deschutes Black Butte Porter (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/63/198) which does not appear to be organic. However Butte Creek Brewing Company makes an Organic Porter (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/762/2310)...



On another note I picked up some Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter tonight :)

There you go, Albert, thank you! It was Butte Creek and not Black Butte. :tu

Now I know I am only mostly delusional. :r

[awsmith4]

There you go, Albert, thank you! It was Butte Creek and not Black Butte. :tu

Now I know I am only mostly delusional. :r

Delusion is how I get through most of my days :D

[icehog3]

Delusion is how I get through most of my days :D

Right on, my Friend...Only the insane are sane in an insane world. :)

[awsmith4]

Right on, my Friend...Only the insane are sane in an insane world. :)

And that's why I hang out in an asylum :)

[icehog3]

And that's why I hang out in an asylum :)

We see eye to eye to eye, Albert. :r