77 - Smoke On The Porter
Weyermann Versuchsbrauerei in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany 🇩🇪
Porter - Smoked Regular|
Score
6.90
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Smoked Porter
Smoke and English porters seem to be a natural combination, as the malt used to be dried on the kiln over an open fire. The appearance of this unfiltered beer is reminiscent of an espresso with a dark brown crema. The bouquet exudes clear aromas of roasted coffee, chocolate and classic English hops. On the palate, a good dose of Munich malt mixes with the aromas of smoked malt. A combination that softens the body and makes this dark beer fabulously drinkable. In the refreshing finish, the dominant chocolate and coffee notes are joined by a hint of walnut and a touch of acidity. This beer pairs well with rustic dishes such as lamb stew, roast pork or smoked turkey and even a dessert of brownies or crème brûlée.
Smoke and English porters seem to be a natural combination, as the malt used to be dried on the kiln over an open fire. The appearance of this unfiltered beer is reminiscent of an espresso with a dark brown crema. The bouquet exudes clear aromas of roasted coffee, chocolate and classic English hops. On the palate, a good dose of Munich malt mixes with the aromas of smoked malt. A combination that softens the body and makes this dark beer fabulously drinkable. In the refreshing finish, the dominant chocolate and coffee notes are joined by a hint of walnut and a touch of acidity. This beer pairs well with rustic dishes such as lamb stew, roast pork or smoked turkey and even a dessert of brownies or crème brûlée.
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7.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 8
A deep dark porter with a thin mocha head. In aroma, nice chocolate malt with dark coffee light peated notes, light cereals, pleasant. In mouth, a nice sweet chocolate malt with dark coffee, light mineral notes, light peated notes, very smooth
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Jul 2026
at 21:27
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Bottle at Weyermann Fan Shop Bamberg. Black beer lasting tan head. Some smoke on the aroma. More smoke and chocolate in the mouth. Light chocolate not heavy dark chocolate. Some dryness on the finish. Some dark jammy fruits. Its ok. Could be thicker in the mouth. Carries the flavours ok. Some juiciness. Smoke is present but not overly dominant. Fine.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Weyermann Living & Drinking
on 06 May 2026
at 11:59
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Bottle (forgot where I picked it up from 🤔) had this Sunday 28th December 2025 after a lovely couple of days of mountain hikes and a short loop hike to our local Gasthof zum Sonnewald, Schofweg. We're cooking a Minced Beef and Cheese Pie, Onion Gravy, Sauteed Kale with Garlic and Pine Nuts, Tarragon Carrots, listening to Fins best of 2025. Pours dark brown edging towards black, light tan head. Smokey nose a little meaty, tangy, fruity and easy drinking, doesn't taste 6 %, straightforward smoked porter.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Dec 2025
at 16:12
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
0.33l bottle, thx Fil for sharing with Ryan and me! Very dark red-brown body, off-white head. Smooth aroma, bit roasty, overwhelmed by heavy smoke. Yeasty, dry, smokey taste, bacon, roast, smoked plum... bit much overall.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Jun 2025
at 11:50
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
0.33 l bottle from the brewery's web shop, best before October 2025. Clear, very dark ruby to black with a medium large, frothy, almost stable, beige head. Sweetish-malty, quite smoky and slightly roasty aroma of smoked ham, hazelnut, coffee and dark chocolate. Gently sweet, malty, slightly bitter, quite roasty, rather smoky taste of dark chocolate, coffee, smoked ham and hazelnut, followed by a short, medium long, gently roasty-bitter finish. Medium body, gently effervescent mouthfeel, soft carbonation. Decent, but a bit too fizzy and hoppy for my liking.
Tried
from Bottle
from Weyermann Living & Drinking
on 07 May 2025
at 18:18