Meantime Hospital Porter

Hospital Porter

 

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  Porter - Baltic Regular Out of Production
Score
7.11
ABV: 7.0% IBU: - Ticks: 24
Meantime Hospital Porter (called Naval College Old Porter in the US) is made in the same fashion. 24 months oak aging in used Bruichladdich Octomore barrels has lent a woody, intensely peaty smokiness to our ‘stock’ Porter, which we have blended with a younger beer. This latter adds vitality to the brew. Hospital Porter one beer that is best not over-chilled, and, like the original Porters, will mature with age.
 

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6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Bottled (had as Meantime Naval). Deep ambery brown colour with a mediumsized beigeish brown head. Aroma is roasted malts, some mild peat, mild toffee, nuts and a bit ashes. Flavou ris chocolate, coffee, some toffee, nuts and quite strong on smoked wooden tones and roast.

Tried from Bottle on 11 Mar 2024 at 19:17


7.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Not bad a fairly decent Porter. I don’t pick up any of the Peat in either Aroma or flavor. I do pick up some molasses and lots of dark malt. A little bit boozy in the Finish.

Tried on 08 May 2017 at 22:26


Tried on 14 Nov 2015 at 13:28


8.4
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

I picked this bottle up more than two years ago but didn’t get a chance to drink it before moving overseas. Forgotten and lonely in my father-in-law’s cool, dark basement, it sat patently for me to return. I returned, found the bottle, and rejoiced. Then I promptly forgot about it again until I unpacked my beer box after moving into a new home. Very dark brown with a beige head. Full, syrupy body. This one is full of molasses, chocolate, dark malts, ripe fruit, medium wood, and a slight bitter chocolate finish. Very smooth with well a well balanced aroma and flavor profile. Highly enjoyable brew. (8% Naval College Old Porter)

Tried from Bottle on 18 Sep 2015 at 22:07


6.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

330ml bottle from Beers of Europe. Pours dark with medium tan head. Aroma is dark malts. No discernible peat presence. Smooth porter with very light chocolate and the faintest hint of coffee. Not amazing.

Tried from Bottle on 19 May 2015 at 11:48


8.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9.5

Draft. From notes. Navel college version. Roasty coffee, woody bourbon notes. Caramel and smokey. Good.

Tried from Draft on 03 May 2015 at 14:42


6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Draught @ Taproom no307. Dark brown with small foamy beige head, faint coffee aroma, thin body, little coffee beans taste, low carbonation, disappointing sweetish finish. This is the third Meantime beer i’ve tried in a row and they are all sweet and sticky! What’s wrong with the Brits?

Tried from Draft on 11 Feb 2015 at 17:46


5.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4

7th February 2015
7.0% version, clearly intended for the US market. Thanks so much Meantime for allowing us a look in on the action, you are too kind! Clear deep amber - brown beer, tidy cream - tan colour head. Palate is smooth and a little crisp. Dry malts, trace of dark chocolate and very mild coffee. Light lactose. Little paper. Mild fruits before a light dry finish. Very bland, not even getting any peat. Poor show all round from Meantime.

Tried on 08 Feb 2015 at 05:03


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

330ml bottle from Beers of Europe, under its US name. 7.0%. Pours dark ruby brown, thick cream head. Aromas of iodine, liquorice, coffee and dark chocolate. Taste is more chocolate, light whisky, woody finish, and a little thin.

Tried from Bottle on 02 Feb 2015 at 11:01


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Dark red-brown colour. Aroma of sticking plasters, wood and a hint of whiskey. Flavour has a vinous, fruity tartness and also some wood.

Tried on 12 Mar 2014 at 13:26