Door County Brewing Company – Polka King Porter

Door County Brewing Company – Polka King Porter

Brown Porter
BJCP Style:  12A. Brown Porter
Bottled
Tasting on: 1/5/15
Glass: Stemmed Stout

Aroma: Overtones of salted soft pretzel and yeast. Undertones of chocolate and earthy hops.  8/10

Appearance: Dark brown with deep amber highlights. Light tan head. Good clarity. 9/10

Flavor: Mild dark roasted malt begins the beer, along with a bit of chocolate. Malt bitterness shows up in the middle and is replaced by a bit of hop bitterness at the end. Hops linger in the aftertaste before giving way to chocolate malt. 17/20

Mouthfeel: Medium body. Moderate carbonation. No alcohol. 8/10

Overall Impression: A well-done, to-style brown porter. 43/50

Final Score: 85%