Twinsburg’s January 2103 Picks (kicking off the new year)
The newer member of Geology Row provided Porters to sample and snacks to supplement. So much excitement surrounded this meeting that an ecologist decided a road trip from Memphis to good ole Northeast Ohio was necessary. It was a neck and neck competition between two Michigan breweries. In the end, the brewery with the best imitation of flavor from across the big pond to our right won. Results below, with description provided.
The newer member of Geology Row provided Porters to sample and snacks to supplement. So much excitement surrounded this meeting that an ecologist decided a road trip from Memphis to good ole Northeast Ohio was necessary. It was a neck and neck competition between two Michigan breweries. In the end, the brewery with the best imitation of flavor from across the big pond to our right won. Results below, with description provided.
1st – Arcadia Ales - London-Style Porter
This 18th Century-style Smoked Porter has subtle accent of peat-like Bamberg smoked malt, which is apparent in both the aroma and flavor. It is brewed with seven varieties of premium European malted barley, resulting in note of bittersweet chocolate and coffee that are counter-balanced by a long-sustaining finish of Goldings hops
2nd - Founders Brewing Company - Porter
Pours silky black with a creamy tan head. The nose is sweet with strong chocolate and caramel malt presence. No absence of hops gives Founders’ robust porter the full flavor you deserve and expect. Cozy like velvet. It’s a lover, not a fighter.
3rd - Horny Goat Brewing Company - Brownie Porter
This 18th Century-style Smoked Porter has subtle accent of peat-like Bamberg smoked malt, which is apparent in both the aroma and flavor. It is brewed with seven varieties of premium European malted barley, resulting in note of bittersweet chocolate and coffee that are counter-balanced by a long-sustaining finish of Goldings hops
2nd - Founders Brewing Company - Porter
Pours silky black with a creamy tan head. The nose is sweet with strong chocolate and caramel malt presence. No absence of hops gives Founders’ robust porter the full flavor you deserve and expect. Cozy like velvet. It’s a lover, not a fighter.
3rd - Horny Goat Brewing Company - Brownie Porter
Brewed with 8 different types of malt, this thick, sweet, and nutty brew has slight notes of vanilla and hazelnut to complement the cinnamon and chocolate flavors, just like a delicious warm brownie.
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