History of the Porter beer style.

[delhalew]

The style that predates the Stout was phased out in Britain, and nearly lost before an American resurgence saw it's return.

http://www.pitcherofnectar.com/?q=content/history-beer-porter

http://porter-beer.co.tv/

[mgsooner]

This guy here is tasty:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5535113574_fde2c36f70.jpg

[sappstuf]

This guy here is tasty:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5535113574_fde2c36f70.jpg

I saw that for the first time this weekend... I might have to go back and buy it.

[mgsooner]

I saw that for the first time this weekend... I might have to go back and buy it.

It's very good. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

[delhalew]

Yeah Anchor does a good Porter. I would like to try the Telegraph Porter mentioned in link. Porter aged on a wine barrel sounds good.

[NormanPride]

My buddy made a smoked porter that was pretty dang good.

[delhalew]

My buddy made a smoked porter that was pretty dang good.

Very soon I am going to make either a bourbon barrel aged porter, or smoked Baltic porter. Either one will benefit from aging and be especially good when winter comes around.

[NormanPride]

Ooh... smoked baltic would be nice.

[delhalew]

Fade to Black smoked baltic porter was really good, but limited. Can't get it anymore.
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/418/63544

This one from Great Divide should still be available.
http://thefullpint.com/beer-reviews/great-divide-smoked-baltic-porter

[Tulsa_Fireman]

http://images.nonexiste.net/images/irc/2008/07/26/usa-miller-olde-english-800.jpg

[delhalew]

http://images.nonexiste.net/images/irc/2008/07/26/usa-miller-olde-english-800.jpg

It's been almost 20 years, TF. I can STILL taste it.

[NormanPride]

I cannot think of a single bad beer from Great Divide. They are a solid brewery.

Has anyone had a beer+food pairing that really stood out to them? Every once in awhile I run across something like that which really pops out.

[delhalew]

I cannot think of a single bad beer from Great Divide. They are a solid brewery.

Has anyone had a beer+food pairing that really stood out to them? Every once in awhile I run across something like that which really pops out.

Porters are so robust, they seem best by themselves. However, lamb and red meat is good with a porter.

I really love Negra Modelo which basically a Mexican version of a Boch, with Mexican food.

All your english ales go really well with fried bar food.

Oysters plus any beer is incredible, but I like em with a Stout/Porter unless it's really hot out. Then I go ESB/pale ale/or IPA.

[NormanPride]

I'm talking more a specific beer with a specific dish. The one that sticks out to me most is the North Coast Pranqster, a Golden Ale paired with the Porter Peach and Jalapeno Creme Fraiche Nachos from Elote. That was an eye opening experience.

[mgsooner]

OE is a really nice pairing with week-old half eaten fried chicken that you've picked out of a trash can.

[delhalew]

I'm talking more a specific beer with a specific dish. The one that sticks out to me most is the North Coast Pranqster, a Golden Ale paired with the Porter Peach and Jalapeno Creme Fraiche Nachos from Elote. That was an eye opening experience.

I'll make it a point to note some specifics, and share accordingly.

Seriously though, any porter or dry/imperial stout and fresh oysters is going to be perfect.

[NormanPride]

Too bad I don't really like oysters... :(

[delhalew]

Too bad I don't really like oysters... :(

Bummer. My wife is the same way.

[JohnnyMack]

I cannot think of a single bad beer from Great Divide. They are a solid brewery.

They make plenty of turds, just give 'em a chance. :D

[JohnnyMack]

I'm talking more a specific beer with a specific dish. The one that sticks out to me most is the North Coast Pranqster, a Golden Ale paired with the Porter Peach and Jalapeno Creme Fraiche Nachos from Elote. That was an eye opening experience.

Know how I know you're gay?

[Tulsa_Fireman]

Know how I know you're gay?

You bought him sapphires?

[JohnnyMack]

You bought him sapphires?

The lady at Helzberg said they matched his eyes.

[Viking Kitten]

Porter is scrumb-diddly-umptious. Sierra Nevada makes a great porter, and for a great made-in-Oklahoma option, try Coop Ale Works Gran Sport, brewed right here in OKC.

[Tulsa_Fireman]

His eye is brown.

I thought you'd know that being you know he's gay.

[JohnnyMack]

As far as porters go, Fullers is the benchmark in terms of widely distributed porters. The best around is Founders from Michigan.

[C&CDean]

I'm no beer geek (DOH) but I had a Guinness Foreign Extra last Friday night with a perfectly cooked ribeye and it was the ****.

[delhalew]

I'm no beer geek (DOH) but I had a Guinness Foreign Extra last Friday night with a perfectly cooked ribeye and it was the ****.

When talking Guinness, Foreign Extra Stout is the way to go. Unless, you are watching your figure. The draught version has barely over 100 calories.

[delhalew]

Porter is scrumb-diddly-umptious. Sierra Nevada makes a great porter, and for a great made-in-Oklahoma option, try Coop Ale Works Gran Sport, brewed right here in OKC.

Gotta give that a try.

[delhalew]

As far as porters go, Fullers is the benchmark in terms of widely distributed porters. The best around is Founders from Michigan.

Man, I love that Founders.

[mgsooner]

As far as porters go, Fullers is the benchmark in terms of widely distributed porters. The best around is Founders from Michigan.

What can you say about Fuller's? They make some fine brews.

Also I'd add that IMHO Anchor Porter > Sierra Nevada Porter

[picasso]

I thought this was going to be about all night binges and 3am hookup romps.

[JohnnyMack]

A simple trick for beer pairings is to contrast the style of beer against your selected food. A good pairing with a ribeye is a sour, like Russian River Consecration. It cuts through the richness and fat of a steak really well. On the opposite end a nice porter like the one I mentioned earlier is a good counter to spicy BBQ. Also wit beers and wheats are great compliments to sushi.

[Viking Kitten]

You want delicious? Try cooking a pot roast in porter or Guinness extra stout sometime.

OMG... :meat:

[Viking Kitten]

Course I'm on the no-beer at all diet for the next nine months though.

[delhalew]

Course I'm on the no-beer at all diet for the next nine months though.

I'll drink for you over the next 9 months. I always like to hear of a lady who appreciates a big, roasty beer.

[delhalew]

BTW...my current batch. Oatmeal Stout.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/delhalew/imagejpeg_2-1.jpg

[Viking Kitten]

BTW...my current batch. Oatmeal Stout.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/delhalew/imagejpeg_2-1.jpg

That looks so good! I LOVE oatmeal stout, Samuel Smith is my favorite.

[delhalew]

That looks so good! I LOVE oatmeal stout, Samuel Smith is my favorite.

The Stout is my third batch. My first batch, an American wheat, was a big hit. Batch two gets it's day in court this weekend.

I'm stepping up in difficulty of process.

[JohnnyMack]

Course I'm on the no-beer at all diet for the next nine months though.

Hmmmmmm.......

[NormanPride]

A simple trick for beer pairings is to contrast the style of beer against your selected food. A good pairing with a ribeye is a sour, like Russian River Consecration. It cuts through the richness and fat of a steak really well. On the opposite end a nice porter like the one I mentioned earlier is a good counter to spicy BBQ. Also wit beers and wheats are great compliments to sushi.
I am NOT into sours. I tried the Consecration, and... well, I can appreciate the flavor and the complexities, I just don't like it.

[bluedogok]

(512) Brewing Company (http://512brewing.com/) just released their (512) Whiskey Barrel Aged Double Pecan Porter, the store in Austin that had it was already out when I went to get some.


(512) WHISKEY BARREL AGED DOUBLE PECAN PORTER – 750ml BOTTLES now available! (http://512brewing.wordpress.com/2011/04/11/512-whiskey-barrel-aged-double-pecan-porter-750ml-bottles-now-available/)
April 11, 2011, 10:16 pm

Yes, this year’s edition in 750ml bottles is making its way to stores now. Email me here ([email protected]) to find our where you can get it. This is a stronger, more intense version of our famous Pecan Porter recipe aged 2 months in Maker’s Mark Bourbon barrels. Same format as last year, but this time a few more to share – approximately 80 cases (5x more than last year!). Hopefully this gives more people a chance to try this delicious beer.

[delhalew]

(512) Brewing Company (http://512brewing.com/) just released their (512) Whiskey Barrel Aged Double Pecan Porter, the store in Austin that had it was already out when I went to get some.

Those big, dark beers really go well with the bourbon and oak. The pecan would be something new to me.

[bluedogok]

I know of some who have tried and and really like it. 512 and Real Ale out in Blanco do quite a few special batches with whiskey or wine barrel aging.

[Harry Beanbag]

I don't typically drink a lot of porters. I can tell you to stay away from Sam Adam's Honey Porter, probably the worst non macro corn/rice beer I've ever had. Sam Adams always earns a "meh" from me anyway, but this was terrible.

[C&CDean]

Beer geeks are so cute.

[delhalew]

I don't typically drink a lot of porters. I can tell you to stay away from Sam Adam's Honey Porter, probably the worst non macro corn/rice beer I've ever had. Sam Adams always earns a "meh" from me anyway, but this was terrible.

Sam Adams has an Imperial Series. It's the first time I've been impressed by a SA beer.

I had the Wee Heavy Scotch Ale. I could do a whole thread about my love for the Wee Heavy. The Sam Adams is very smoky, but very good. It's also about 10% abv.

[delhalew]

Beer geeks are so cute.

I'm flattered you noticed.

[Harry Beanbag]

Beer geeks are so cute.

That's because we have huge cocks.

[mgsooner]

Had this guy last night:

http://blogs.eveningsun.com/troublebrewing/full.jpg

Very tasty, although I think I prefer the Anchor better. I haven't had the Anchor in awhile, but I remember being blown away by it. I've moved across town and sadly the liquor store over here doesn't carry it. I guess it's about time to make the trek to Midtown and stock up...

[OhU1]

Very tasty, although I think I prefer the Anchor better.

Me too. Anchor's porter stands out among the widely available porters.

[delhalew]

Porters are one style that I think works well with an American adjustment. I still like the English style, but we make some damn good porters over here.

[mgsooner]

If I'm not mistaken the Anchor has a slightly more present bitter/chocolate flavor which puts it over the top for me. It's really based on personal preference though.

[delhalew]

I have been drinking Boulevard's Bully Porter, and it's not as good as Anchor, or Fuller's, or Left Hands BlackJack.

[OhU1]

I have been drinking Boulevard's Bully Porter, and it's not as good as Anchor, or Fuller's, or Left Hands BlackJack.

I find Bully Porter to be too much on the dry side for my taste.

[C&CDean]

Tonight, it's Michelob Ultra and Tullamore Dew. You bitches just don't know...

[delhalew]

Tonight, it's Michelob Ultra and Tullamore Dew. You bitches just don't know...

The Dew has all the flavor you need. No shame in having a clean slate for your beer back. You rock that **** Deano.