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Buzzards Bay West Porter 3.16 24

Buzzards Bay West Porter

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
243.19/5.03.16/5.05.2%29.2English pint, Stem glass
Commercial Description:
This is a beer with a very full body; rich, deep, balanced malt flavor; and a smooth, roasted flavor with lots of chocolate and coffee-like flavors. The hops used are U.S. Magnum and English East Kent Goldings to provide a nicely balanced finish to the beer. The Porter is delicious and satisfying and makes a perfect accompaniment to vanilla or chocolate flavored desserts, and as a cold weather sipping beer. It is exceptionally drinkable for a dark, heavy beer.
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 BennyTicklez (621), USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/512/20
Apr 18, 2004  
Dark with strong coffee/mocha flavor and scent. I had one and I felt full and didn't really want to drink anymore. It would be an ok dessert beer probably though. But, thats about it.


 Ida7999 (105), Milford, Massachusetts, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/514/20
Apr 8, 2004  
dark brown color with a slightly reddish hue, very little head, aroma of nicely roasted malt, a mocha character as well, with a light touch of hops; roasted malt flavor, chocolate and mocha, also a bit of a rich malty touch similar to doppelbocks, flavor just a tiny bit light and texture is average for a porter


 MaBeer1972 (421), Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/102/55/102/57/20
Jan 25, 2004  
Dead-flat and black. I hate getting stuck with old bottles. Came with a 12-pack "winter assortment" though. This one must have been hiding in the corner. Deep down, there's a decent porter trying to get out, but overall this one is dead!


 muzzlehatch (4427), Burlington, Vermont, USA
2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/53/102/57/20
Jan 23, 2004  
12 oz bottle. Almost black, darkly translucent, medium lasting tan head. Light sweetish nose, bit of roastiness, also a bit of soap. Had that in another BB beer recently; coincidence? Alas, detergent qualities show up in the flavor, which is overall sweet, slight roasted graininess, some decent character towards the end, but quite mediocre on all counts. Overall, this beer, and brewery, have no reason to exist that I can discern.


 dirtymike (2018), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Dec 8, 2003  
Very dark brown,tan head.Aroma of roasted malts.Sweet,bready/malty flavor with atouch of fruit and acidity.


 ukoolaid (572), Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/102/511/20
Dec 7, 2003  
Bottle. Sweet molasses aroma. Very dark with off white head. As I expected, the taste does not live up to the smell/appearance. Very smooth, easy to drink, but not much flavor at all. Too watery for a porter.


 ericnixon (719), Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/102/58/20
Dec 4, 2003  
I love porters, but i'm not really into this one. maybe it's my preconceived notions of crappiness associated with this brewer already (had all their other beers and haven't like any of them). it has a strong moleasses aroma with a faint head around the edge of the glass. the moleasses flavor persists in the taste, but only for a sharp bite and then its gone. no real after taste to speak of.


 UnionMade (621), Connecticut, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
Dec 14, 2002  
This is easily the best from this brewery. A little hoppier than I’m accustomed to, for the style, with a clean, rich roasted malt body. Pretty wicked pissah, doods.



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