Older Viscosity by Port Brewing

Older Viscosity. American Strong Ale. Port Brewing. San Marcos, California.

Spring 2011.

My review on RateBeer:

4.4 AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
AHTOH (66) - San Diego, USA - MAY 20, 2011

2011 vintage. 375 mL bottle. Lost Abbey tulip.

APPEARANCE: Black. Tinge of dark caramel brown. Head is 1-2 fingers, dark tan – like the foam on an espresso, and has lengthy retention.

AROMA: Cocoa, milk chocolate, bourbon, vanilla. Hints of whiskey dipped figs, oak, coffee, mocha, faint allspice.

TASTE: Massive bourbon notes. Chocolate malt, vanilla. Hints of oak, roasted barley, faint allspice, faint grassy hops. Light roasted barley contributes mild bitterness on finish.

MOUTH FEEL: Lively carbonation – more than expected for the style/viscosity – helps reduce the viscous perception. Plentiful alcohol warmth. Slick mouth feel.

OVERALL: Milk chocolate and bourbon extremely well balanced on nose – almost like a chocolate milk shake blended with a bit of bourbon. Bourbon is just a touch heavy on taste. Overall, amazing.