Five on Five

When it comes to darker ales. stouts seen to get all the recognition In the interest of equal time, we thought it only, fair to give porter its chance to shine Be It snoked toasty imperial, or traditional there are plenty of great porters to be found al tap and on shelves. Five aewes arxi industry pro shom multi the country recommend their favorites. Avery New World Porter

Matthew Steinberg cofounder and brewer exhibit A' Brewing in Framingham, Massachusetts 1 have always been a fan of this bold classic beer. It entered my world in winter 2003 while I was working at a brewpub on Martha's Vineyard. I knew that Avery produced killer beers with their wide selection and IPAs (they introduced me to my first taste of Chinook). so I had great hopes for New World and knew it would live it up to my other favorite porters such as Stovepipe and Anchor. It did and still does in my minD'

Flat 12 Biewerks Pogue’s Run Porter

Dan Vales, owner and brewer of Great Crescent Brewery in Aurora Indiana I really like a good, solid. porter brewed to style. It's more difficult to consistently brew a beer to style. and I appreciate it when someone dces. In my opinion Pogue's Run Porter from Flat 12 Bierwerks In Indianapolis is a terrific porter. Its a really great example of the style. 5.5 percent ABV. and 34 IBUs. The chocolate malts and caramel come through but not to the point where they take over. I consider it a go-to when I am out and about traveling around Indiana'

Porter Samuel Smith's Taddy

Peter Velez brewmaster of Sibling Revelry Brewing in Westlake Ohio The beer strikes the right balance among malt sweetness. strength. and roasted character plus a robust sweetness that is perfectly in tune with everything else going on in the beer. As a brewer.' have always used Taddy as my goal when brewing a porter. and every time I feel like I get closer and enjoy the research"

Cherry St. Brewing Cooperative Chief Sawnee Stash Coconut Porter

Peter Velez brewmaster of Sibling Revelry Brewing in Westlake Ohio The beer strikes the right balance among malt sweetness. strength. and roasted character plus a robust sweetness that is perfectly in tune with everything else going on in the beer. As a brewer.' have always used Taddy as my goal when brewing a porter. and every time I feel like I get closer and enjoy the research"

Oil Harviestoun Old Engine

Chris Cuz me founder and brewer of Fifth Hammer Brewing In Queens, New York This is a long-time and perhaps all-time. favorite porter of mine. In contrast to many drier and hoppier US. versions, which I also do sincerely adore Old Engine 011 leans toward chocolate, licorice, coffee and malt that balance light roast with incredible grace. And with a magnificent mouthfeel (thanks to oats), the beer does not finish heavy while modetate alcohol presence is disguised'