So today we are heading back to a beer I drank in Boston last year. Having only been to the USA a handful of times I always try to grab beers I haven't heard off. So whilst looking over a pizza menu I came across this beer, so I grab a bottle and quickly down it. So I ordered a second to actually get some tasting notes.
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Details
Name: Atlantic Coal Porter
Style: Porter
Brewery: Atlantic Brewing Company (website)
Country: Bar Harbor, Maine, USA
Price: $3 US Bottle.
ABV: 5.8%
Commercial Fluff:
"A superb porter, hearty & dark. This one is a staff favorite, made with pale, crystal, Munich, chocolate, and black malts. The darker malts give Coal its color and rich flavor. We use Target and Willamette hops to yield a very subtle hop flavor in this porter. We cellar this beer for close to six months before releasing it on the thirsty throngs of fans."
Own Opinion
Sight: Pours and dark brown but if you can get the light to hit you'll see a red hue at the edges. The head is tan in colour. Pretty standard looking porter.
Aroma: Strong roasted malt aroma to this beer, leading to hints of coffee, chocolate and mocha smells.
Taste: Quite a burnt taste in the mouth, a little ashy and a sweetness too. Leaves the mouth with a slight bitterness.
Would I buy it again? No. Even though I bought two back to back I doubt I would buy again. It is a good enough drink but I have so many other porters that I prefer more. So I seriously doubt I would spend money on it again. Also I think other breweries do this flavour profile better (looking at you Evil Twin).
Thanks for reading and as always if you enjoyed please hit the +1 or drop me a comment. Cheers!