Upland Bad Elmers Porter

Brewed by Upland Brewing Company
Style: Porter
Bloomington, Indiana USA

Found a lone six pack of this in the bottom of a cooler in a liquor store near Portland, Indiana. Raucous pour from the 12 oz bottle – the head is out of control. The “fssst” from the bottle when I popped the top was a good sign that this stuff is heavily carbonated. Aroma of burn malts, hops, a bit sour / vegetal. Flavor is burnt grain, hops, bitter black coffee, dark fruits, not very sweet but emphasis on the bitter and sour. Makes me think of really strong coffee that has sat on the burner just a little too long. Finish is brief with emphasis on sour hoppiness. Nothing bad here but too burnt, sour, and unbalanced for my taste.

Pours a deep dark almost black mahogany with a thick brown head. Nose is malt, chocolate and molasses. Very creamy mouthfeel. Taste is full, with flavors of well roasted malts, toffee and chocolate. Very delightful beer, an excellent example of the style. Pairs well with brats, burgers or can stand on its own.

Ruby brown with a large tan head. Aroma of grassy hops, roasted malt and chocolate. Taste of chocolate, roasted malt and mild caramel. So-so and does nothing to distinguish itself from the myriad of mediocre porters on the market these days.

From the Jug at the GABF, Colorado Convention Center 13/10/2007 Fruit and roast aromas. Small beige head. Dark coloured rich on the palate and fruity with a crisp and dry roast finish.

Very deep amber color with a thin tan head. Faint roasted malt aroma with a hint of fruit. Mild flavor of chocolate with hints of coffee, brown sugar and maple.

Bottle thanks to 17thfloor. Opaque black with small tan head. Aroma is dry roast and some fruit, all very light. Flavor is roast, some dried fruit, sweeter than the aroma with a nice chocolate rounding it out, slight herbal hop notes, a little sourness. Medium body with active carbonation that fades to some creaminess. Actually perferred this to the stout.

Wow, not much of a rating for this fairly decent porter. 12oz bottle. Pours a dark near black with small fizzy tan head. Aroma is fairly light, lightly roasty, lightly buttery and fruity. Flavor is soft and pleasant, very drinkable, soft roast, a touch fruity, hint of butter, distant chocolate. Lightly acidic finish. Quite dry. Body is a bit oily, smooth, medium, with light sharp fizzy carbonation. On the traditional side which is a plus in my opinion.

Very dark pour with a small tan head that dissipates quickly. Chocolate, roasty aroma with a bit of coffee. Flavor is coffee and chocolate with some earthiness. Some what smokey with a twinge of sourness in the back. Nothing special, but drinkable.