Blindman Brewing Triphammer Robust Porter American Porter at 6.5% ABV | 25 IBU (C$4.50 at The Brewer’s Apprentice, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 22-Oct-2017, reviewed 12-Dec-2017)
Appearance: near opaque black with brown relief at the margins, one fat finger of fluffy beige head, good retention and moderate stringy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: roasty malts, coffee & chocolate, toffee, hint of liquorice & smoke. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, mild bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body tending slightly thin, moderate carbonation, dry finish. (4/5)
I guess it’s “robust”… ish… for the style. And, don’t get me wrong, it’s by no means the worst example for the style I’ve had – in fact, it’s near the top. (Well, sort of: my records show a 10-way tie for first place at 8/10 for American Porters, though other style variants – Imperials and Baltics, for example – do quite a bit better.) It’s just slightly thin, and slightly mild, and slightly boring. (15/20)
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