GOLD MEDAL WINNER - Porter , 2001 Great American Beer Festival
JUDGED GRAND CHAMPION - Best Porter in the USA - 10th Annual US Beer Tasting Championship
This hearty, mahogany colored ale is brewed to evoke the dark, full-bodied ales that were a favorite of dockworkers and warehousemen (hence the name "Porter") in 19th century London. It is a good bet that when Dickens' Mr. Pickwick sat down for a pint, we would have been drinking an ale much like our Robust Porter.This is a smooth and very drinkable beer, characterized by its well-balanced malt and hops, plus subtle notes of coffee and chocolate.
Full-bodied and malty with undertones of coffee and chocolate and a bright, hoppy finish, in style it's like Cary Grant's accent: the best of British and American
- The Boston Globe, November, 2005
VITAL STATISTICS
OG: 1064 TG: 1018
Grain Bill: pale 2-row, carastan, dark crystal, special "b," chocolate
Hops: Cascade
IBU's: 15, ABV: 5.7%
Color/Number: Dark chocolate brown
I am in love. Over the weekend my wife and I were all snuggled in enjoying a sleepy Saturday. Earlier I had gone out to have some keys made and stopped at my local Deli, Heliopolis, which has the best beer selection in Astoria, and picked up some of their Smuttynose Robust Porter. We had a couple of this magical elixir and just wanted more and more. The stuff is so good - I am having one right now.
Actually, everything I've had from theSmuttynose Brewery is fabulous. This includes their Old Brown Dog Ale, their Smuttynose IPA, and their Smuttynose Hanami Ale (which may be the only fruit flavored beer I like). Additionally, their Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale beat out the Dogfish Head Pumpkin Ale in my Pumpkin Ale-off this fall.
A friend of ours moved to New Hampshire whom we have yet to visit. I'm thinking a trip may be in order.
I've fired off an email to them asking where their beer is sold in New York City. I'll publish their response here. But in the mean time, if you find yourself picking out beer and see some Smuttynose you can't go wrong. Or, if you can't wait... they do have an online store for all your merchandise needs - sorry no beer.