Columbus Brewing 1859 Porter

Brewed by Columbus Brewing Company
Style: Porter
Columbus, Ohio USA

this is one they only have on draft at their brewpub. Their brewmaster was going for a traditional british style after a visit to England. This beer poured an amazing black color but with little head, but maybe that was due to the temperature it was served. Aroma had strong elements of burnt coffee and malt. The taste was also of coffee and malts with elements of toffee. The way he did this shows the old connection between the porters and the stouts. Very good beer.

I had this at O’Shaughnessy’s Public House in the Arena District here in Columbus under the moniker "O’Shaughnessy’sDam Good Porter". The waiter told us it was brewed exclusively for O’Shaughnessy’s by CBC but I can’t imagine it being a different brew than the 1859 Porter. Either way this is a great Porter. I had to wait for it to warm a bit as it was served too cold but it was worth it. Pours an oily black color with a very thin head. Nice roasted coffee aroma. Slightly creamy flavor consisting of coffee (again) with a nice toasty finish. This is definitely one to get again.

Very dark and yummy. It gives you that nice toasty chocolate & coffee flavor - very dark color. I definitely recommend this one. It was especially good accompanying the ’Dam good Fish and Chips’ at O’Shaughnessy’s - which I believe is the only place you can get it.

I had this at O’Shaughnessy’s Public House under the name O’Shaughnessy’s Dam Good Porter. Pours black with a mocha head that fades pretty quick. Nice aroma of coffee, and sweet milk chocolate. Also lots of roasty notes. A real delight to the nose. Flavor is no disappointment either. This is a nice blend of chocolate sweetness and coffee bitters. Very robust and flavorful. Full mouthfeel with not too much carbonation. Very creamy and delicious.. This is a very nice porter and worthy of the name Dam Good Porter!

On Tap at the Columbus Brewing Co, Terminal B, Columbus Airport, Ohio 28/09/2009 Roast aroma. Beige head. Black very smooth and a little rich on the palate. Fruity with a crisp and slightly bitter coffee roast finish.

Had a pint of this at the Public House prior to the Blue Jackets game vs. the Oilers. Wonderful nose of oats, anise, brown sugar and a hint of roasted coffee. Pours a licorice brown/black with typical thin tap head. The flavor is both rich and deep. Spices, alcohol, dried fruit, and coffee predominate. The brew has a moderate acidity and a long sweet finish. The full and chewy body is very lively with an alcoholic finish. Reminds me of Fullers London. I can’t bring much higher praise than that for a brew of this style.

On tap at the brewpub.Pours black as night with a khaki head.The nose was hoppy and roasted. Some nice blending of hops, malts and coffe bitterness here.Finished off slightly dry.

Pours a deep brown with a thin tan head. Excellent blend of chocolate and coffee aroma and taste. Really outstanding porter. I was pleasantly surprised at how good this beer was. Had the O’Shaughnessy’s Dam Good Porter which is an alias for this beer. Asked the waitress and she confirmed that this was from the Columbus Brewing Company.