Shepherd Neame Original Porter (Bottle)

Brewed by Shepherd Neame
Style: Porter
Faversham, England

Serve in English pint, Shaker

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Big vinuous, malty aroma. Nice slightly creamy consistency. Some chocolate in both the aroma and at the start of the flavour profile. Finishes a bit too roasted, slightly burnt. Nevertheless, Pretty good.

A very sweet, almost sour porter which loses most of it;s points right there. It may be traditional, but it can’t keep up with the porter of the new age.

Chestnut color with a moderate light tan head. Flavors of a fino sherry with oak and licorice root. Quite dry. A decent porter, just does not do much for me.

Kind of a middle-of-the-pack porter for me. Good, but I could imagine a better one. Clear bottle, which freaked me out a bit.

dark walnut red brown, clear. a head like an ohio snowfall: pretty soon it barely covers the surface. this is quite a fragrant draught, coffee and cocoa, plus an old wood furniture kinda smell. a rich aroma that causes involuntary guzzling when you’re still trying to give it a good whiff. flatish palate, moderately sweet, modest hop. not as robust (heavy) as i’d make it, (so few are) but plenty tasty.

this is a good beer that has been around for ages. i had this while i was celebrating new years with some friends in france. it was consumed at a local tavern and i must say i wish i could get a hold of it here it germany.

UPDATED: JAN 20, 2005 My favorite porter! Every bottle I’ve had has tan floaty things in the bottom of the bottle. There is magic in this bottle, honest!

This is my favorite porter. The roasted malts balance marvelously with the medium hoppiness (British hops, naturally) to go down ever so smoothly. Creamy head.

Perhaps a hair too dry on the palate for my taste but otherwise quite nice.

A decent porter with an enjoyable roasted malt flavor, but a little bit dry and bitter for this style for my taste.