Steeplejack
Upper Pass Beer Company in Burlington, Vermont, United States 🇺🇸
Porter Regular|
Score
6.99
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Whether you’re boiling away in the sugarhouse or soaking in the early spring sun between the clouds, Steeplejack makes a great complimentary beverage. The rye provides a subtle spicy character which plays well off of the beechwood smoked german malt. Neither flavor is overpowering, nor are they lost in the overall profile. A blend of different roasted and specialty malts bring further depth and complexity to the beer while the drier character makes for a robust porter which doesn't feel too heavy. Notes of toasted pumpernickel, vanilla, and a touch of smoke.
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7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 8
Reviewed from notes.
Can to mug.
Appearance: dark brown close to black color with a two finger khaki foamy head which dissipated nicely to leave some light lace
Aroma: pumpernickel bread, dark chocolate, sweet roast, a touch of vanilla and some campfire smoke
Flavor: meld the prior noted aromas to a fine sweet bready to vanilla and chocolatey sweet quality; finishes semi-dry with a touch of rye and a touch of vanilla
Texture: medium bodied, sessionable; some smoothness but also a little bit of some nicks from the rye to the tongue - mostly non-offensive
Overall: pretty nicely done rye porter I would return to.
Can to mug.
Appearance: dark brown close to black color with a two finger khaki foamy head which dissipated nicely to leave some light lace
Aroma: pumpernickel bread, dark chocolate, sweet roast, a touch of vanilla and some campfire smoke
Flavor: meld the prior noted aromas to a fine sweet bready to vanilla and chocolatey sweet quality; finishes semi-dry with a touch of rye and a touch of vanilla
Texture: medium bodied, sessionable; some smoothness but also a little bit of some nicks from the rye to the tongue - mostly non-offensive
Overall: pretty nicely done rye porter I would return to.
Tried
from Can
on 31 Mar 2026
at 13:39