Black Creek Porter

Brewery: Black Creek Historic Brewery Type: Porter ABV: 5% Appearance / Aroma: This pours nicely, forming a dense, light brown head, similar to a coffee colored mousse. The color of the beer itself is a rich coffee color; dark but slightly translucent. It has a rich roasted malt smell with hints of nutty chocolate. Taste / Feel: First sip…

Stranger Than Fiction

Brewery: Collective Arts Brewing Type: Porter ABV: 5.5% Thoughts: Considering how dark the color is, it’s not as bitter as I would have expected with the first few sips. Upon pouring it into the glass I notice how dark it is as well as its thickness, it almost appears syrupy. During the initial mouthful it does boast a…

Sleeman Fine Porter

Brewery: Sleeman Breweries Ltd. Type: Porter ABV: 5.5% Taste: This beer has a medium-to-thick body. Right away, I can detect a roasty malt and a bit of earthy or raw chocolate flavors, which is actually pretty good. The problem actually comes further into the mouthful where I get this taste of chemicals or artificial flavoring. It’s a little off-putting,…