Matt Likes Beer – Week 2 – Deschutes Black Butter Porter

In this week’s episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt delves into the rich, chocolatey depths of Deschutes Black Butte Porter. Known as a quintessential American Porter, this beer offers layers of flavor that have won fans and accolades alike. But how does it stack up for someone who usually skips over dark beers?

Matt shares his evolving relationship with porters, including a few experimental missteps—like the ill-fated attempt to create a root beer porter for a beer festival. He also explores Deschutes’ legacy, his unexpected introduction to the brewery during a shotgun golf outing, and why Black Butte Porter helped him reconsider the entire style.

Using a BJCP-style evaluation, Matt dissects the beer’s aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impression. He also entertains shares low-rated reviews, proving not everyone agrees on this beloved brew.

Listen now on Neozaz.com, BigMonsterBrewing.com, or your favorite podcast platform. If you’re a porter fan—or just porter-curious—you won’t want to miss this one.