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Public House Brewing Company – Six Degrees Chocolate Porter

Brewery: Public House Brewing Company
Location St. James, MO
Style English Porter
 ABV 5.1%
 IBUs n/a

 

Best Quote During Tasting

I work out so I can drink beer.  The problem is that the calories I consume are typically 7-8 times more than what I burn.

Justin:

Aroma - Chocolate malt and grainy dark malts mix well and hit your first.  Going back, I'm picking up some light caramel and some general sweetness that I can't place.  I also get a bit of "tea" character.
Score: 8/12
Appearance - The beer pours a deep brown, nearly black with ruby highlights in the thin spots of the glass it was poured in.  The head is tan, thin and dissipates quickly.
Score: 2/3
Flavor - The first thing I thought was "cocoa powder."  There's a "dry" chocolate quality to it but in a good way.  There is some milk chocolate and dark chocolate sweetness as well.  There is some roastiness but it's very subtle and does a good job balancing out the sweetness.  No hops. Nice, smooth finish.
Score: 14/20
Mouthfeel - Medium carbonation and medium body give this one a thin creaminess.
Score: 4/5
Overall Impression - It's great to have a stout that's not barrel aged or imperial.  Don't get me wrong, I love those kinds of stouts, but keeping it simple works too.  While I wouldn't run through the streets proclaiming the greatness of this porter, I would be happy to drink it at a restaurant or at home with a dessert.  I don't see this one making its way into my fridge again but if you haven't tried it, make sure one finds its way into yours.
Score: 7/10

 

Justin:

Aroma - It's pretty straightforward with dark malts producing chocolate and a very light roasty flavor.  A little bit of caramel and toffee add just a bit more sweetness on top.
Score: 8/12
Appearance - Deep brown with ruby highlights with a thin tan head that dissipates quickly. 
Score: 2/3
Flavor - Milk and dark chocolate are the prominent flavors here. Some slight bitterness from the roast balances the porter out. 
Score: 14/20
Mouthfeel - Light to medium body with medium carbonation. 
Score: 3/5
Overall Impression - It's a very straightforward chocolate porter. It isn't going to knock your socks off, but it's still a solid beer. If you are into beers with chocolate as a primary flavor, you'll likely want to pick this one up. 
Score: 7/10
Six Degrees Chocolate Porter Final Score
  • Aroma
  • Appearance
  • Flavor
  • Mouthfeel
  • Overall
3.6
User Rating: 2.3 (3 votes)
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Justin Phelps

Justin Phelps

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis
Justin Phelps is a Certified Cicerone® who was born and raised in St. Louis. His passion for beer goes beyond just drinking it as he is also an award-winning home brewer. While he may be a marketing professional by day, he's a blogger, brewery hopper, and beer enthusiast by night.

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