Baltic Porter
(has 3 batches)
Smuttynose Brewing Company in Hampton, New Hampshire, United States 🇺🇸
Porter - Baltic Rotating Out of Production|
Score
7.73
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Indigenous to northern Europe, Baltic Porters historically stem from the shipping of British porters to the Russian hinterland. Unlike their British cousins, Baltic Porters are often brewed with lager yeast, which is the tradition we follow. Big & bold, with flavors of coffee, dark fruit & raisins, this black beer is smooth as a chocolate swirl.
Admin Note: Became a year-round release in 2015. Retired in 2018.
Admin Note: Became a year-round release in 2015. Retired in 2018.
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7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
couresty of gillard @ brasstap. pours dark brown with mocha head nice golden lacing. aroma of toffee some dark fruits, chocolate malts. taste, dark fruits, warming abv, thick mouthfeel with toffee and hints of dark crystal. A solid baltic porter.
Tried
from Draft
on 01 Aug 2009
at 12:51
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle 66cl. @ TFODRBSG 2008, Ulfborg, DenmarkClear medium black color with a average to large, frothy - creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, roasted, dark chocolate, strong coffee, moderate hoppy. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and bitter with a long duration, with some peppery notes. Body is medium to full, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. (230808)
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Nov 2008
at 03:18
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
2008 bottle thanks to ericandersnavy. Pours a thick black with a large fluffy brown head that leaves good lacing. Aroma has some nice roast and caramel malts with a touch of cinnamon and dark fruits. Taste is mocha coffee with caramel malts, and some chocolate truffles and soot. Darn good. Creamy mouthfeel with light carbonation and a bit of alcohol.
Bottle (re-rate would have been a 3.4). Near black body, huge tan head. Aromas are of roast, leather, earthy, soil, chocolate, light smoke, nutty, estery, dirty, cocoa. Flavors are pretty tasty: leathery, roasty, nutty and a bit bitter. Toasted malt. Medium bubbles.
Bottle (re-rate would have been a 3.4). Near black body, huge tan head. Aromas are of roast, leather, earthy, soil, chocolate, light smoke, nutty, estery, dirty, cocoa. Flavors are pretty tasty: leathery, roasty, nutty and a bit bitter. Toasted malt. Medium bubbles.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Nov 2008
at 19:29
8.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle, courtesy of MissDolle. It pours a beautiful black body under a cute tan head. Heavy on the nose, with chocolate, malt and beefstock. Sweet and malty flavor, with chocolate and a nice piney hoppyness. Full-bodied, oily, warm and sticky-sweet in the mouth, really pleasant. The finish is long, with chocolate and coffee. A really lovely one, sure one of the best of the night. (080823)
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Oct 2008
at 05:50
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
(Botle 65 cl) Courtesy of MissDolle. Pours completely opaque black with a light brown head. Vinous aroma of hard roasted malt and a little vanilla. Medium-bodied with sweetish roasted malt, vanilla and a little licorice. Malt bitter finish. 230808
Tried
on 25 Sep 2008
at 14:37
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
Bottle: Near black pour with a large, fluffy tan head. Clumpy lacing. Sweet aroma of dark fruits, mocha, roastiness, and a heavy coffee presence. Flavor is heavy with coffee up front, but it almost seems like there is a creamer in the tail? Plenty of roast and a little bittersweet dark chocolate. Smooth and creamy mouthful. Enjoyable. Thanks to The_Epeeist for this trade item.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Sep 2008
at 10:20
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
66cl bottle. Thanks a lot Chris. Pours pitch black with a small creamy brown head. Lots of roasted malts, chocolate & coffee, & dark fruits. A bit ashy - only pleasant. Smooth! Round & vinous. Very nice!
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Aug 2008
at 07:53
7.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
22 oz. bottle purchased at Capone’s in Norristown, PA. Bottle Conditioned in 2008 according to the label. Pour is opaque black, with a dense 2 inch tan head. Small (audible) carbonation bubbles rise to the surface of the head as it settles. Nice lacing left behind as the head fell slowly. Aroma of roasted coffee grounds, tobacco and some faint pine hoppiness. Taste represents the nose well, though the pine hoppiness is much more pronounced, with a decided bitterness to it. The start is sharp malted barley roastiness, the middle reveals the earthy smoky tobacco, and the finish is the crisp and bitter hops. As it warms, a bit of dark chocolate sweetness is picked up. Also some licorice. The palate is medium, which works well to position this beer as a Baltic Porter. Overall, this was a tasty, complex, easy to drink brew.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Jun 2008
at 16:51
8.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
22oz bomber. Deep black color with a moderate beige head. Classic dark sugary sweet alcohol aroma. The taste is full, rich, and malty. Lots of chocolate and roasted malt flavors. The body is full but creamy. This is really one of the best Baltic Porters you’ll find, with all the classic Eastern European characteristics built onto a solid quality grain bill. Top notch.
Tried
on 10 Jun 2008
at 00:16