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Appalachian Pennypacker Porter

Appalachian Pennypacker Porter

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A Porter brewed by
Appalachian Brewing Company (PA)

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania USA

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313.26/5.03.24/5.0Winter5.4%39.6English pint, Stem glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This full-bodied dry cousin of the stout has a slight roast flavor and is dark brown in color with a red hue. This is London’s classic beer style named for the baggage carriers that appreciated it so much. Governor Pennypacker was one of Pennsylvania’s more notable politicians. He oversaw the construction and held the lavish ceremonies designating the opening of the Commonwealth’s beautiful Capitol Building.

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 Nejhleader (791), Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/105/514/20

Oct 18, 2005  
very simliar to ABC’s stout. Not as dry or as dark. More of a roast to it, more flavor overall. A slightly above average porter.

 ryan (1707), Beltsville, Maryland, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Mar 2, 2008  
Clear brown body with a small beige head. The nose is roast, coffee, chocolate and light molasses. Fairly dry taste with roast, chocolate, light raisins and molasses. Medium body is round with moderate carbonation.


 acrdz (4406), Boulder, Colorado, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/513/20
Feb 16, 2008  
Draft @ Camp Hill. Rich, dark brown colored body with some dark walnut brown light at the top and sides. Chocolate malts heavy in the nose, and overall the smell is rich and sweet, with notes of chocolate syrup, crtusty, bready malts (but not toasty), and some lighter notes of cheese funk/yeast which probably aren’t meant to be smelled. Frothy, moderately thick/regular texture for a porter, with that godawful resinous/oily quality that you find in almost every ABC beer. Semi-sweet twang of chocolate syrup sweetener in the finish. A pretty basic porter, but nothing to turn your nose up at.


 The_Captain (339), Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/57/103/514/20
Jan 27, 2008  
On tap at ABC. Dark brown to black, not sure if I picked up on the red hue, looks good though. Poured with a small off white head that went away quickly, although a bit hung around through the end. Well balanced port with a malt roast, rather tasty. Nice dry finish no after taste, smooth.


 Kinz (1917), Glen Allen, Virginia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/515/20
Dec 12, 2006  
Thanks to Maniac for the sample. Growler. Medium brown, medium level aroma of chocolate. Balanced flavors of chocolate and coffee. Not groundbreaking, but well done. Good stuff.


 starfireming (309), Richmond, Virginia, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/510/104/519/20
Dec 7, 2006  
Rich dark body with a frothy tan head. Caramel malts, thick, refreshing, delicious. Strongly approve of this one.



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