Here’s a round up of some Porters i’ve tried recently…
Outstanding amongst them was the Stone Smoked Porter 5.9%, a sensational blend of bournville dark chocolate, espresso coffee and American hops. After a bottle of this, nothing that followed tasted quite right. My taste buds needed a factory reset.
Another fantastic beer was the Mighty Hop Black Pearl Porter. There’s a smooth chocolate taste, somewhere between dark and milk chocolate, a faint roasted aroma and a bitter hop aftertaste. It’s simply one of the most enjoyable porters i’ve tried and is very drinkable at 4.5%. I was lucky enough to have a case brought back for me from Bridport in Dorset, along with several other Mighty Hop beers.
The Winklepicker, named ‘Real Ale in a Bottle’ beer of the year by Norfolk and Norwich Camra, is worth mentioning as it comes from the Norfolk Square Brewery, whose 4.2% ‘Pride’ pale ale was the best thing to come out of England’s World Cup 2010 debacle. I picked up my Winklepicker from the Wine Warehouse in Dereham Road, Norwich.
Did you manage to try our porter? Its very good. honest.
I’d definitely like to try it! The Bottle Wreck Porter beer notes are especially intriguing. I’ve sent an email to Hammerpot.
Cheers!