As the ale turns to close, the broad woodsiness of hops pull from the coffee and nutty malts for a balanced taste that's surprisingly refreshing. The bold coffee additions exhibit a nuttier, spicier Columbian-type of coffee with hints of chicory, black tea and peppercorn. The toasty, nutty and more earthen savoriness create a sense of dark dryness early on the tastebuds. Sweetness falls of swiftly as the porter crosses the middle palate, leaving behind the toastier remnants of malt. But the malt focused upstart begins with a moderate tone of caramel, toffee and chocolate.
Its frothy and light creamy texture that floats the dark ale pushes a pleasantly robust scent of pecan, chocolate, toast, and yes. Medium to dark brown, the beer pours a lighter shade of brown than the current porter. The mild hop presence is a nice touch to the overall drinkability as well, and leaves this one consistently satisfying, even if more on the lighter side.Sensible, smoky and sultry, the brewery of Rising Tide lives up to the New England fog of flavor by partnering up with Bard Roasters for a coffee infused porter that brings a lightness but robust character to the cool weather of Maine. Mouthfeel has a light-moderate body with mild-moderate carbonation smooth across the palate, with a finish of semi-dry, clean malt character and minor hop bittering.Ī more subdued American Oktoberfest that, when it does peak, features an air of refinement and promise. Taste shows a concentrated burst of toasty malt balance, also featuring light grass, honeyed grains, and rye bread crusts deepening the profile mild flavor punch overall, but so incredibly well-balanced. Pours a crystal clear honey gold with copper tinges, and capped with a few fingers of slightly off-white foam excellent head retention leaves a thin, frothy cap/collar and thick, sticky rings of soapy lacing.Īroma is bookended with smooth, dry malts and a robust punch of brown/rye bread, with a slightly cloying dose of sweet caramel and touches of honeyed grain in between a lighter, but effective bouquet.
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