This week we’re exploring Porter, a nice dark brew with some maltiness, a bit of hop bite and a rich history that is often mingled tightly with that of a Stout. From American Porter’s to English Porters, we’re trying to tackle them all in one session. What beers are we drinking? Here are a few [...]
And we’re back on the brewmaster’s collection with yet another uniquely crafted Samuel Adams brew. Honey Porter pours a rich dark brownish red, a bit opaque compared to a stout or standard porters. The coloring looks like sleek brown silk reflecting in the light, very sexy. The head is constant and fairly white which resides [...]
Holy crap. Flying Dog Breweries, like a few other microbreweries, has decided to reinvigorate the rich and famous Porter style beer. Popular in the 1700′s, this ancient brew fell to the side when the Pale Ale style took shape and ruled through the 1800′s. Until the late 1970′s we rarely found a Porter to cherish [...]
