18 Apr 2009
Samuel Smith Tadcaster Porter
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About: I recall my first sip of beer very fondly. At a very early age I was watching a baseball game with my father, and he noticed I was curious as to the colorful red and white canned beverage in his hand and finally offered me a sip. At that point I felt like I was a part of something special. As I was never able to touch those elusive drinks prior to that moment, I felt like a grown man, sipping the sudsy elixir with my dad watching sports on the tv screen.
That was a one time event though, and it wasnt until my teen years when I realized the magical effects beer can have at social functions. I became enamored immediately with the level of fun that can be had while drinking what I also had confessed was the most refreshing drink in existence.
After years of experimenting with every drink available to me, I have found my tastes and preferences have matured. Still, more so than ever I am driven by the quest to find the ultimate beverage. Though I know there is no such thing I am always trying something new to find my favorites. I enjoy variety, and also believe the only way to discover truly what you enjoy the most is by trying everything you can. Not only do you learn about the various styles and flavors associated with the many kinds of beer, but you also learn what you like as well as what perhaps you are not particularly fond of. There is a time and a mood for just about any style of beer crafted today, and the more you experience the better you are prepared to suit your own tastes.
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Name: The Famous Taddy Porter
Brewery: Samuel Smith
Overall Rating: A
Style: English Porter
Serving Style: 550ml Bottle
Aroma: My old nose is picking up some subtle malty notes with hints of roasted grainy aromas present.
Appearance: An opaque dark brown topped with a creamy thick head that dissipates slowly, leaving some light lacing around the glass.
Flavor: This is one well balanced traditional English porter, with nicely blended flavors of malts and grains and a dash of hops to add just the right amount of bitterness at the finish.
Mouthfeel: A medium body carries these flavors across the palate, the carbonation is full and quite pleasant.
Enjoyability: It has been too long since I have had the old Taddy, which was a favorite of mine for a good period of time in my lifetime. I figured it has also been a while since I have been able to post to our beloved site, so it seemed like a perfect coupling to me. The old flavors hit me in a new way tonight, and I realize this beer has always been an outstanding example of a porter that I still enjoy very much. It’s easy to drink yet plenty of flavor to keep your taste buds excited. Bottom line is this is one tasty beverage that has been around a long time with good reason.
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Tags: beer review, English, porter, samuel smith, tadcaster, taddy
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April 20th, 2009 at 6:59 am
Welcome back! I’ve seen this one around and after you’re review, I’ll see about taking it home
April 20th, 2009 at 7:00 am
P.S. Nice camera. I say you go one step higher rez than 640
April 20th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
This is in the latest Beer Magazine. Got it yesterday at Vons.