Wasatch Polygamy Porter
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Tasting Notes
Pours with aromas of roasted malt, dark chocolate, and a hint of coffee with little to no hop interference. The flavor follows suit — roasted grain and mild bittersweet cocoa dominate, with a light caramel undercurrent keeping things from going too dry. The body is medium-light, which is unusual for a porter and likely a function of the notably low 4% ABV. The finish is clean and moderately roasty without much lingering bitterness.
About the Brewery
Wasatch Brewery is based in Park City, Utah, founded in 1986 by Greg Schirf, making it one of Utah's earliest craft breweries. The operation is closely tied to Squatters Craft Beers under the parent company CANarchy and later Sleeping Giant. Wasatch built its reputation partly on irreverent, Utah-culture-poking branding — the Polygamy Porter name being the most prominent example — while maintaining a solid, accessible lineup of ales and lagers suited to the state's lower-ABV regulations.
Food Pairings
Smoked brisket or pulled pork works well here because the roasted malt mirrors the char on the meat without overpowering it. A classic cheeseburger with sharp cheddar plays off the beer's mild chocolate and caramel notes in a straightforward, satisfying way. Chocolate brownies or a dark chocolate bar make a natural match, letting the cocoa in the beer echo what's on the plate. Roasted nuts or a charcuterie board with aged cheeses also hold up nicely, since the porter's gentle bitterness cuts through fat without dominating the spread.
Style Guide
American Porter is a dark ale built around roasted malts — think chocolate, coffee, and toasted grain — with a medium body and moderate bitterness that distinguishes it from stout, which typically pushes those same flavors harder and darker. The style draws from 18th-century English porter traditions but has been reshaped by American craft brewers who dial in cleaner fermentation and sometimes add adjuncts like coffee or vanilla. ABVs typically run from about 4.5% to 6.5%, so this example sits on the low end of the range. Compared to a stout, porter tends to be lighter in body and less aggressively roasted, leaving more room for malt sweetness to come through.