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James Squire Porter

James Squire Porter

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A Porter brewed by
Malt Shovel Brewery (Lion Nathan Co.)

Sydney, Australia

bottled
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on tap
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1663.33/5.03.32/5.05%50.6 English pint, Stem glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
James Squire Porter is a beer of finesse. Its relationship to stout is evident in a rich, deep colour that is less opaque and unveils window panes of ruby mahogany.Unlike stout, it has more delicate complexity. Roasted barley andwheat, subtle hoppings and long maturation create hints of bitter malt chocolate and pillowy head.

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 JohnnyOS (610), Golden, Wisconsin, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20

Apr 27, 2008  
Pours dark brown with tan head. Aroma of malt, yeast and caramel. Flavor to match.

 esjaygee (721), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/512/20
Jul 14, 2008  
Mahogany with a medium tan head that fades away. Aroma of cocoa, molasses, sweet and roasted malts. Flavor of chocolate, roasted malts and molasses. Creamy and thin to start out with leading way to a mild bitter finish that ends up slightly chalky and astringent. So-so porter but the bottle I had was quite old (5-31-05), so perhaps that had an effect on it.


 Pyobon (137), Sydney, Australia
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Apr 30, 2008  
Bottle. Poured clear dark brown with reddish tint. No head. Very little aroma - mainly dark / roasted malt with a hint of something interesting - maybe smoky. Medium body with quite a lot of carbonation, especially for the style. The flavour is very much dominated by dark roast malt. There is some interesting short-lived fruitiness in the start and some bitterness in the finish. Overall, its drinkable. I have to admit porter is not a favourite style. Then again, this strikes me as not particualrly faithfull to that style.


nate2g (49), Brisbane, Australia
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/514/20
Apr 24, 2008  
Bottle. Brown with tanned head. Roasted malts, rich yeasty aroma. Similar flavours of roasted malt, caramel and cocoa. Dry finish.


 Bragesnak (1137), Aarhus, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Apr 8, 2008  
Melbourne, Australia - Spring 2007 Bottled Dark reddish brown Chocolate and nutty notes




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