The History of Taddy Porter

Porter was the first commercially brewed beer. It was named for the train porters who were its original servers and consumers. Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery, Yorkshire’s oldest, reintroduced authentic porter to the British beer scene in 1979 after an absence of more than 50 years.

Taste

Very dark, fairly full in body and packed with flavor. Intense, dry tangy character of roasted barley.

Serving Suggestion

Oysters on the half shell, Rockefeller or Cajun style; clams, mussels, crab cocktail, lobster bisque and other shellfish, smoked mackerel pâté, veal with green peppercorns, porterhouse steak and of course chocolate. Traditionally served in a nonik glass or tumbler at 55 °F.

Accolades

"1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die," selection, A. Tierney-Jones, 2010

Ratebeer.com: 98 points

Gold Medal - World Beer Championships 2012; notes here.

“One of the world’s five best beers.” - Michael Jackson

Product Sizes and Quantities

• 18.7 ounce (550 ml) "Victorian Pint" bottles / 12 per case
• 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles / 6 - 4 packs per case

Stats

ABV: 5.0% - OG: 1.050 - IBU: 32