Old Bakery Porter
The Old Bakery Beer Co
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
American Porter
Year-Round
Illinois
United States
Judges Ratings 86
Aroma: 21 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 4 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20
Description
Our take on the English classic Porter is a bold, yet easy going black ale. It’s chocolatey, nutty, roasty, and goes down smooth.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 5.60%
IBUs: 35
Served at: (40 – 45º)
Hops: US Magnum, Fuggle, & Golding
Malts: Pale, Munich, Black, Chocolate, Roasted Barley, Flaked Oats
Judges Review
By Rodney A. Tillinghast
Judges Ratings 86
Aroma: 21 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 4 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20 / 20
Old Bakery Porter by The Old Bakery Beer Co. is a very faithful representation of English Porter (Style 13C), with roasty, medium chocolate notes in the nose, reminiscent of hazelnuts and medium-roast coffee. Color was a shifty brown-to-black, with a dark tan head set firmly in place.
Flavors came across quite toasty, with a pronounced grainy, caramel character. Not overly sweet, supported by a good amount of bitterness, which helped with overall balance. Very neutral yeast character, and finished with a medium body, all which left the palate satisfied and ready for another sip.
Medium amount of alcohol–true for style, with a nice restrained roastiness but yet with sufficient chocolate-like complexity.
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