Smartmouth Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Norfolk, Virginia, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Smartmouth Brewing Company

Established in 2012

Contact
1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
Description
Since 2012, Smartmouth Brewing Co. makes beer, thinks beer, talks beer and drinks beer. Family Friendly. Free Parking. Casual.

THE UNEXAMINED BEER IS NOT WORTH BREWING

There comes a time in every man’s life when he must ask himself – Should I continue working my steady and lucrative job or should I just quit and make beer? Well, for Norfolk-native Porter Hardy, the decision was a no-brainer. In 2012, the former home-brewer (and now former lawyer) traded his ties in for tap handles, and never looked back. With a stellar team around him, Porter entered un-fermented waters as one of the original craft breweries to set up shop in Hampton Roads.

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

Can 355ml (Beer Rep, canned 04/29/19)
Hazy yellow colour, small steady white head. Citrus and some marmalade in the nose. Harsh, earthy vibe. Medium-bodied. Marmalade, citrus, vegetables, straw in the flavour. Nee... messy

Tried from Can on 13 Aug 2019 at 18:15


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

355ml can. Hazy, orangey, dark golden to amber colour with average, thick, creamy, moderately lasting and lacing, white head. Slightly weak, tropical fruity, hoppy aroma, notes of passion fruit, mango, slightly sugary, malty background. Taste is bitter, citrusy and tropical fruity hoppy, sweet, sugary, caramel malty backbone, notes of lemon, hints of passion fruit, candied orange zest, liquorice overtones.

Tried from Can on 12 Aug 2019 at 19:29


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

Can 355ml (canned 04/09/19, Beer Rep)
Slight hazy amber colour, medium-sized off-white head. Piney, a bit alcoholic, hop oily aroma. Medium-bodied. Piney, citrusy, a bit danky, some alcohol. When fresh, probably really good.

Tried from Can on 12 Aug 2019 at 17:15


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

Surprisingly solid. Well balanced maple with lots of roast and coffee. Some caramel. Black pour with mocha head and lacing. Bittersweet end, fairly dry. Creamy texture. Nice stuff, and maple is well integrated. Tall can.

Tried from Can on 27 Jul 2019 at 03:18


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 7.5

Corn nose. Shimmering golden, medium head. Strong corn, bread crust. Medium body, moderate carbonation.

Tried on 25 May 2019 at 14:11


6.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 7

Dried leaves aroma, traces of vinegar. Shimmering deep amber, medium yellow head. Dried leaves, honey. Medium body, moderate carbonation.

Tried on 13 May 2019 at 21:18


6.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Keg at MK BG, 21/03/19. Hazed golden with a decent off white cap. Nose is tangy citric zest, straw, farmyard twang, grains. Taste comprises lemon rind, yeast flicker, grass, earthy, light spice, stale bread. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Decent enough saison.

Tried on 04 May 2019 at 07:01


8.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Vanilla, french roast coffee, chocolate aroma. Mahogany, thin tan head, good lace. Strong vanilla, fudge underneath, coffee base. Full body, soft carbonation. Heavy handed with the vanilla, but I'm into it.

Tried on 26 Apr 2019 at 21:07


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

Can: Charred oak, baker's chocolate aroma. Black, thin tan head. Raisin, charred oak. Medium body, easy carbonation.

Tried from Can on 05 Apr 2019 at 00:52


6.4
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Pounder: Orange and lemongrass aroma. Cloudy orange, thin head. Marshmallow, orange. Medium body, easy carbonation. Decent, but fell well short of the hype

Tried on 31 Mar 2019 at 23:13