McNeill's Brewing | Brattleboro, VT
American Porter | 5.50%
This was a new one for me. I haven't had any of McNeill's brews before, and stepping out on a limb and tackling a porter was a big step. I've been trying to expand my palette and experience the better side of the darker beers. Thanks to McNeill's for crafting such a unique beer. It wasn't my favorite and I probably wouldn't buy it again. Although if I was gifted a nice 22oz bottle I would never complain.
The appearance was a rich, deep and dark-amber, as close to black as it could be. It poured nicely into a tulip glass and hand a good solid head that lasted throughout the drinking.
The smell was dominated by a roasted hop and malt smell with subtle soft hints of chocolate, coffee & honey.
It tasted rich of honey with a surprising hop finish, although the coffee and chocolate didn't carry over from the nose it didn't loose any points on taste for that reason.
The mouthfeel was a bit light for a porter, seemed to be more along the lines of a black IPA, but I'm not complaining.
Thanks to McNeill's for crafting this special Vermont porter. I would certainly recommend anyone traveling in the southern Vermont area to stop by their pub and brewery to grab a drink.
Cheers,
TVBG
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