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dwoodward 07-18-2010 02:24 AM

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?

icehog3 07-18-2010 08:07 AM

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

BeerAdvocate 07-18-2010 08:42 AM

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

Superbad 07-18-2010 09:07 AM

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

Darrell 07-18-2010 09:09 AM

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Not Michelob. :r

Rogue XS Imperial Porter
Rogue Mocha Porter

ChicagoWhiteSox 07-18-2010 10:34 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 920059)
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 07-18-2010 01:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 920159)
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 07-18-2010 01:25 PM

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Just saw these at the grocery, I was like where did I hear about this before??..
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BlackDog 07-18-2010 01:34 PM

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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 02:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackDog (Post 920269)
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 03:14 PM

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I enjoy Rogue Mocha Porter

BlackDog 07-18-2010 05:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 920290)
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 06:08 PM

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Some porters that make my rotation quite often:

Bell's
Founder's
Duck Rabbit

VirtualSmitty 07-18-2010 07:39 PM

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

Jbailey 07-18-2010 09:22 PM

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

RichardW 07-18-2010 09:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackDog (Post 920269)
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 07-20-2010 09:23 AM

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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 09:33 AM

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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 11:35 AM

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

76GTFan 07-20-2010 12:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 920290)
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.


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