This porter pours black and opaque, with a monster brown, creamy head that is quite persistent. The aroma is moderately roasty and complex, supported by a chocolate, coffee and nutty malt character with a background earthy hop aroma. The flavor is bursting with malt, and like the aroma it has a dark roast coffee, bittersweet chocolate and nutty character with a light roast bringing up the rear. A light earthy hop flavor and medium hop bitterness emerge in the middle to linger into a dry finish. The hop bitterness grows slightly as it warms. The oatmeal contributes a complimentary nuttiness to the aroma and flavor, and creaminess to the mouthfeel that already displays a medium body and light alcohol warming. This is an enjoyable porter that has a layered and complex malt character.
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Shot in the Dark Oatmeal Porter
Description
This beer turns conventional wisdom on its head with five kinds of malt and rolled oats. This oatmeal porter pours pitch black into your glass and yields a thick brown head. You'll need a knife to cut through this one. Full bodied brew with strong chocolate and roasted malt flavor.
Pair with Oaxacan mole or a rich chocolate dessert such as dark chocolate truffle cake.
Judges Review
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20