Smoked Porter
(has 13 batches)
Alaskan Brewing Company in Juneau, Alaska, United States 🇺🇸
Porter - Smoked Rotating|
Score
7.65
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Known as “rauchbier” in Germany, smoke-flavored beers were virtually unknown in the U.S. until Alaskan Smoked Porter was developed in 1988.
History
Introduced in 1988, Alaskan Smoked Porter has been credited with helping inspire an American revival of smoked beers. Alaskan Smoked Porter is one of the most award-winning beers in the history of the Great American Beer Festival and a perennial winner at the World Beer Cup.
Alaskan Smoked Porter may be enjoyed with smoked seafood, cheese and other robust foods and as an after-dinner drink. It pairs beautifully with everything from bleu cheese to vanilla ice cream and raspberries. This unique beer is also a wonderful flavoring ingredient in sauces, seafood dishes and even cheesecake.
History
Introduced in 1988, Alaskan Smoked Porter has been credited with helping inspire an American revival of smoked beers. Alaskan Smoked Porter is one of the most award-winning beers in the history of the Great American Beer Festival and a perennial winner at the World Beer Cup.
Alaskan Smoked Porter may be enjoyed with smoked seafood, cheese and other robust foods and as an after-dinner drink. It pairs beautifully with everything from bleu cheese to vanilla ice cream and raspberries. This unique beer is also a wonderful flavoring ingredient in sauces, seafood dishes and even cheesecake.
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7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
2005 bottle. Thanks, Mike! Pours black, with a small, bubbly, tan head. The aroma is smooth caramel, coffee, excellent smoke, and oak. Sweet and creamy, with a nice, smooth bitterness. Medium to heavy body, with a smooth, syrupy mouthfeel. Just fantastic.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Feb 2019
at 22:38
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle. A- Smoke, slightly meaty, wood, char, mild coffee, mild cocoa. A- Black color, dark liquid, light brown head. T- Smoke, umami, wood, ash, mild coffee, cocoa, slightly earthy. P- Full body, average texture, average carbonation, balanced finish. O- 2017 edition. A year of age and it seems to be great at this vintage. I enjoy my smoked beers but sometimes they can get overwhelming. This was not so smokey or meaty it couldn't be enjoyed. The porter base was definitely there with lots of smoke in a balanced manner. Hope to get more now that Alaskan is in Nebraska.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Sep 2018
at 15:03
8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bottle. 2013. Color: Black, very thin beige head. Aroma: Smoked meat. Taste: Dark roasted malt, subtle yet clear smoky notes, remind me of wood campfire. Hints of coffee and chocolate. Full body, under average carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Jun 2018
at 15:18