What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Light roast with a floral, almost soapy hoppiness. Hints of caramel, but otherwise pretty subdued and clean.”
Flavor: “Chocolate, caramel, and green coffee up front. The finish is milk chocolate and fairly hoppy; the bitterness balances well. Creamy throughout, though slightly puckering right on the swallow from some lingering astringency due to the roast and bitterness.”
Overall: “A rich, full-bodied, and complex porter. The hopping adds to the complexity and balances nicely with the underlying chocolate sweetness, without being overdone.”
What the Brewers Say
“This porter satisfies without being heavy. Toasted dark bread and nutty aromas start you off followed by light roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a touch of blackberry. The finish is dry, keeping you ready for another sip. All roasted malts come from Valley Malt in Hadley, Massachusetts.”
