American / Robust Porter Beer Reviews
A darker rendition of the generic porter with a heavier mouthfeel. Bigger, bolder flavors and ABV.
by Tom Smillie | American / Robust Porter, Anchor Brewing Company, Beer Reviews, California, Mug, Pint Glass, Porter, United States |
In the midst of sampling their Christmas Ale (’99-’11 vertical) I took a break to indulge on this wonderfully crafted dark ale. I’ve had this beer before, but it has been a few years since. I wanted to revisit it for a few reasons: 1) it is good...
by Team | American / Robust Porter, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
Michael: A simple name, practically boldly so. No barrel aged, no catchy alliteration, just plain porter. But this one from Founders is anything but a run-of-the-mill brew. Again, upon suggestion of one of the beer guys at the local liquor store, I am sampling a...
by Team | American / Robust Porter, Arcadia Ales, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States |
Michael: I have grown to love barrel aged beers. I’m practically a sucker for them. Barrel aged Bud Light Lime, you say? Mmm, sounds great I’ll have two! Oh it’s so complex, so subtle, what a groundbreaking brew! Ok, I’m definitely not that...
by Michael Larson | American / Robust Porter, Emmett's Brewing Company, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
First off, I’m not a huge porter fan. That was, until this porter hit my unsuspecting tongue. In general, porters are a bit weak for me, I like big, smooth and robust and typically the porter just doesn’t hit those notes for me. This one, however, is a whole different...
by Michael Larson | American / Robust Porter, Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams), Massachusetts, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
Three weeks ago I got my first Christmas present. A little early perhaps, but a gift it was. Mr. Sam Adams decided to allow me to purchase his 24 bottle Holiday Sampler pack for $20.99. For less than $1 a bottle, I stocked my fridge for at least, well, a week or two....
by Team | American / Robust Porter, Minnesota, Mug, Pint Glass, Pumpkin Ale, Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable Beers, Summit Brewing Company, United States |
Michael: A few months ago a couple of PHM reviewers and I toured St. Paul’s very own Summit Brewing Co. A beautiful facility and an informative tour, it all ended with a few sample pints poured Summit’s very own brewmasters. We spoke with one of them, who we soon...