Banded Oak Porter
Banded Oak Brewing
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
American Porter
Seasonal
Colorado
United States
Judges Ratings 89
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
Banded Oak’s classic American robust porter is light bodied with a moderate hop presence to preserve balance. The vibrant bittersweet chocolates notes are the stars of the show and shine through the big malt aroma. The beer lends itself to a slightly creamy mouthfeel, while caramel, chocolate and roasted barley create an opaque look. Other prominent notes for this 5.2-percent ABV porter include slightly burnt bread and biscuits.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 5.20%
IBUs: 32
Served at: (45 – 50º)
Hops: CTZ, English Kent Goldings
Malts: Two-Row, Brown, Carafa Ii, Roasted Barley, Crystal, Special B
Judges Review
By Michael Bury
Judges Ratings 89
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
Banded Oak Porter by Banded Oak Brewing is being evaluated as a American Porter (2015 BJCP Category 20A). It poured a luscious, dark brown color with deep garnet highlights underneath a persistent, tan head.
The roast-forward nose features strong earthy coffee and bittersweet chocolate alongside moderate biscuit and hints of caramel. The faint earthy hops help to reinforce the roasted malt. No fruity esters were perceived.
The flavor follows closely to the aroma with upfront coffee, chocolate, biscuit, and toffee with supportive moderate bitterness. The clean fermentation coupled with the dry finish allows the drinker to easily go back for another sip. Quite quaffable. However, the quite forward roasted malt is slightly too tannic.
Overall, this American porter is a solid offering. If you’re looking for intensely roasted beers without the alcohol or sweetness that can result from certain imperial stouts then this beer is the right one for you.
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