The Boilerhouse - Space Monkey
J.W. Lees in Middleton, Greater Manchester, England 🏴
Porter - Pastry / Flavoured Special|
Score
6.49
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We’ve been staring into space for decades. Yet we still know so little. The black is endless, full of mystery, pulling us forward with curiosity and awe. We are nothing more than primitive monkeys hurtling through the void, sipping life’s pleasures as we go. Bold, mischievous, and a little otherworldly, Space Monkey celebrates the thrill of exploration, the unknown, and the courage to travel where few dare.
Black as night and brewed with proper roasted barley. This porter pairs familiar flavours with the unmistakable aroma of ripe banana, nudging this classic style in an unexpected direction.
Black as night and brewed with proper roasted barley. This porter pairs familiar flavours with the unmistakable aroma of ripe banana, nudging this classic style in an unexpected direction.
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5.9/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 4
Texture 7
Overall 5
The little celebrated Albert II was the first monkey in space in 1949. He never returned. I doubt I'll be returning to this one, an almost black porter with a lovely head. It hides quite a dank taste though, with a genuine off the shelf banana flavour. It's not the subtle one you associate with a weissbier, as such it's overbearing and not suited to the dark maltiness you also find in this beer.
Tried
from Draft
at
Founder's Hall
on 14 Feb 2026
at 04:30