Miasmatic Review

St. Peter's Old Style Porter

I’m doing this week’s review a night early, it was either that or not do one, and I’m not going three weeks in a row without a review. This beer has been donated by established enabler, Petey of Petey’s Powderhorn. Tonight I’ll be reviewing St. Peter’s Old Style Porter by the St. Peter’s Brewery in Bungay Suffolk, England.

The beer was in a 1 pint 0.9 fl oz green bottle. The brewery’s logo is cast into the glass. The design of the bottle dates back to the 18th century. A blue oval label with a gold border is on the front. The name of the beer is written in black letters. There is a matching rectangular with a description of the beer and the bottle on it.

The coloring is dark brown with a crimson highlights. Light barely passes through. It appears to have no cloudiness from what can be seen when held to a light. A thin off white head formed that faded quickly to a ring around the glass. There is some lacing, but not a lot.

The smell is a mild combination of dark roasted chocolate and coffee malts. There is a touch of dark fruits, like raisins, dates or prunes. It’s very subtle, but noticeable. Like the scent, the taste is mostly roasted coffee and chocolate malts. There is also a slight nut flavor. It’s finished with a bitter backbone that rounded out the flavors. It’s not as strong flavored as an American Porter; it is, as the name states, and old style porter done in the English style.

This is a medium bodied beer with a light carbonation.

This is a pleasant beer to drink. Something for a chilled or rainy evening or even just to enjoy with a good traditional fish and chips. I found it rather enjoyable and could see myself partaking of another sometime in the near future. I give it 6.5 out of 10.