4 | Beer | Porter, United States, Oregon

The two breweries that arguably feature the two premier porters on our shelves (Edmund Fitzgeralg & Black Butte, respectively) decided to brew an imperial smoked porter to commemorate both of their 25th brewing anniversaries. That being said, how could this beer be anything short of spectacular? Don't expect it to taste like either of their porters though, this will probably be the smokiest thing you have ever tried outside of Schlenkerla Rauchbier.

"With a dark beer as our first and flagship brand, Black Butte defined Deschutes as a radical player. A slight hop bitterness up front enhances the distinctive chocolate and roasted finish. It’s prized for its creamy mouthfeel and intense complex flavors."

"Very drinkable for a robust porter and a robust porter it is. Mocha is what they went for and that is what they ended up with ... kudos to the brewmaster!"

"Very drinkable for a robust porter and a robust porter it is. Mocha is what they went for and that is what they ended up with ... kudos to the brewmaster!"

"..black patent malt really shines through, and a lot of alcohol heat. Big time hop bitterness at the end, quite citrusy, smoke and roasted coffee are also quite present..A tasty beer.."

"...The mouthfeel is about as good as it gets; it's creamy from beginning to end...There's a touch of sweetness early on and just a notch of bitter...A big/bad/bold porter that attacks your taste buds..."

"...Uses coffee from numerous local Oregon roasters to formulate a blend exclusive to Café Negro...Roasted barley and chocolate malt give this porter bold dark flavors...At 5.5% ABV, this is a pretty easy drinker..."