Category Archives: Porter
Black Butte XXIII (Deschutes Brewing)
After having ordered a Stone Sublimely Self Righteous to go with my buffalo burger (which was splendid), I wanted something a little more rich for my after dinner beer. I scanned the beer menu and saw that they had Deschutes … Continue reading
Coffee Monster (Port Brewing/Pizza Port)
I’ll admit that I’m not the biggest Porter expert. I do enjoy one every once in a while, but I usually avoid them in social situations because of their heavy bodies. However, sometimes a chocolatey, coffee-filled beast is just what … Continue reading
T.R.E.A.T. (Midnight Sun Brewing Co.)
I had been hearing about Midnight Sun Brewing Co. for a while before I finally saw their beers on the shelves of my local liquor stores. They’re based out of Anchorage, Alaska and up until recently hadn’t been available in … Continue reading
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Parrot in a Palm Tree (Karl Strauss Brewery)
CHRISTMAS IN JULY Beer #2: PARROT IN A PALM TREE My roommate was singing the praises of this beer ever since he had it back in December. In February I happened to stumble upon a bottle sitting on the shelf … Continue reading
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Picture City Porter (Ladyface Alehouse & Brasserie)
Picture City Porter is another year-round beer from Ladyface Alehouse. This tasty porter comes topped with coffee flakes (when ordering a pint from the bar) and clocks in at 5.8%.
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Shaky Hands (Hollister Brewing Co.)
Day 3 brings us a beer that I happened to try by chance. My roommates went on a trip to Santa Barbara and on the way back they stopped at the Hollister Brewing Company. There they picked up today’s THEME … Continue reading
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London Porter (Fuller Smith & Turner PLC)
London Porter is another fine beer from Britain’s Fuller’s. This gold medal winning English Porter has a 5.4% ABV.
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Full Sail Imperial Porter 2009 (Full Sail Brewing Company)
Full Sail Imperial Porter is part of the 2009 Brewmaster Reserve series from Full Sail Brewery. This big, chocolatey brew has a 7.5% ABV.
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Whole Hog Smoked Porter (Indian Wells Brewing Company)
Whole Hog is one of the beers brewed exclusively for Whole Foods by Indian Wells Brewing Company. This one is a porter with an easy-drinking 5% ABV.
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