Stouts and Porters

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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

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