Stouts and Porters
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Stouts and Porters
Johnson on Tap
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CAN YOU TASTE THE DIFFERENCE?
Porters Stouts
There is little difference between porters and stouts
JOT presents the DARK BEER CHALLENGE!
• Sweeter on the nose and palate
• Tend to be lighter
• Have more hop bitterness
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• Evolved from porters
• Deeper roasted notes, as well dry bitterness
• Tends to be slightly more alcoholic
It’s all about the barley…
Made with Roasted Malt or Barley• Dark rich color
It’s all about the barley!
Guinness Extra Stout
Brewed by: Guinness Ltd.
Irish Dry StoutABV: 6%
Smell: A light malt aroma and a much stronger floral hop aroma
Taste: Medium to strong roasty malt flavor.
Mouth: slightly creamy, just enough carbonation
Beer Advocate grade: B
Guinness Extra Stout
Brewed by: Fuller Smith & Turner PLC
English PorterABV: 5.4%
Smell: Roasted malt, bittersweet chocolate, coffee
Taste: Bittersweet chocolate, coffee and smoke
Mouth: Light body that remains creamy. Light carbonation. Beer Advocate grade: A-
Fuller’s London Porter
Porters and Stouts 101…
English Porter:Porters originated from UK, usually have sweeter roasted notes and are less dry
American Porter: similar to the English porter, but with a higher level of hop bitterness
Baltic Porter:Brewed in Northern Europe, higher in alcohol but also tends to be a bit sweeter.
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Dry Stout:Pronounced dry bitterness on the palate.
Oatmeal Stout: Stout brewed with oatmeal, smooth quality to the palate.
Russian Imperial Stout: Much higher alcohol by volume and with considerably more hop bitterness.
Porters and Stouts 101
Pipeline Porter
Brewed by: Kona Brewing Company
American PorterABV: 5.4%
Smell: Coffee, toasted malt with quite a big chocolate presence.
Taste: Starts with light roasted malts, coffee, and chocolate. Finishes a bit sweet.
Mouth: Heavy and Smooth. Beer Advocate grade: B+
Pipeline Porter
Brewed by: Samuel Smith Old Brewery
American PorterABV: 5.0%
Smell: Delicious caramel malt smell but not very strong
Taste: Malt flavor is toasty and roasted. Hints of oatmeal
Mouth: Thick and heavy with medium-to-low carbonationBeer Advocate grade: A-
Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout
Brewed by: Anchor Brewing Company
American PorterABV: 5.6%
Smell: Deep roasted malts, chocolate, coffee
Taste: Molasses, followed by roasted malts and finishes with a dry graininess bitterness.
Mouth: medium/light with medium carbonationBeer Advocate grade: A-
Anchor Porter
Brewed by: NORTH COAST BREWERY
Russian Imperial StoutABV: 9%
Smell: Malty and roasty with a good hop presence.
Taste: Malty and Toasted. Hoppy yet smooth. Strong Dark Chocolate and alcohol taste.
Mouth: Heavy and Smooth. Beer Advocate grade: A
Old Rasputin Imperial Stout
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