Portsmouth Brewery
The Portsmouth Brewery, founded in 1991, is the
Granite State's original brewpub. Located in the heart of historic Portsmouth,
New Hampshire, the Brewery features fine, handcrafted beers and a wideranging
menu served in a lively, friendly atmosphere.
The Brewery is connected through common ownership with the Smuttynose Brewing
Company, also located in Portsmouth.
Tours at the Portsmouth Brewery are available on Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays at one and three pm.
A Poem about Kate The Great Imperial Stout
Catherine and Kate
by Adam DiCenso
Catherine, Dear Catherine
Savvy and sound,
Tsarina of Russia,
Your conquests abound
Kate, oh Kate
Both Balanced and bold,
Your chocolate aroma,
All should behold
Your majesty, my dear
You are the one,
Who expanded the empire,
And had lots of 'fun'
Kate, like your namesake
You're one of a kind,
Your impact far-reaching,
Quality refined
It's you that we honor,
On this special day,
To experience your appearance,
Yourflavor and bouquet
The greatest of styles
The imperial stout,
Full-bodied and creamy,
And malty throughout
Kate the Great
From Portsmouth you hail,
Complex yet smooth,
A most exceptional ale!
Beer usually on tap
DIRTY BLONDE ALE
Our most popular beer is a friendly, golden ale that pairs well with a wide
range of foods and occasions.
BLACK CAT STOUT
Yes, Arthur, there is another stout. Our Irish-style "dry" stout is brewed with
four different malts, roasted barley and Chinook hops. It is big, bold, smooth &
tasty, and we think it's the best thing on either side of St. James Gate.
BOTTLE ROCKET IPA
An explosion of hops dominate this deep golden ale. Brewed with four varieties
of hops & dry hopped with three other hops, the flavor is powerful. Not a harsh
bitterness, but a full hop flavor.
SMUTTYNOSE OLD BROWN DOG
Deep red highlights & a smooth flavor make OBD an all-time favorite here at the
Portsmouth Brewery. Awarded a silver medal at the 1989 Great American Beer
Festival.
SMUTTYNOSE SHOALS PALE ALE
An American pale ale, light amber in color with a pleasant hop flavor & aroma.
Named one of the country's top beers by Men's Journal Magazine.
SMUTTYNOSE STAR ISLAND SINGLE
Smuttynose Star Island Single is an eminently sessionable, abbey-style ale
offering a beguiling mix of flavor and refreshment. This medium-bodied golden
ale features a slight residual sweetness from Honey Malt and hints of citrus and
tropical fruits from the unique Belgian yeast it is fermented with, leaving a
crisp dry finish.
