We have already done a review of Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter, but that was a nitro version. Today I will be doing the canned beer.
Mudpuppy is a real staple around here. As the can points out, it’s brewed and canned in Amherst Wisconsin. Billed as a 5.8% American Porter.
Even with no widget it pours a large tan head, that sticks around. Big chocolate aroma busts through that thick froth. Dark brown, clear as a bell. It looks just what you think a Porter should. With a few coaxing swirls we also pick up some of the grainy notes along with a bit of sweetness. Nothing much for roast or hops.
Moving to taste, everything nearly matches the aromas. Big chocolate and malty. But also a decent amount of hop. The hop presence though is no match form that chocolate. Luckily, there is a dose of roast, but nothing burnt or harsh. And now that it is warming a bit. That sweetness and even a hint of caramel is poking out.
The body is spot on here. A more than thin, but not something too heavy. You do get all of the reported 28 IBU. If it was any less, this might feel a bit sweet.
This Mudpuppy Porter is mostly about balance. I say mostly because that chocolate is really dominant. But that is what this particular beer is about.
I don’t remember what I gave the on tap Nitro version.. but here I gotta go pretty high for this local favorite. 4.5/5. Pick this up for these colder days of October.
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