Black Porter Ale
Panther Brewery

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Panther Brewery
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
English Porter
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
3.37 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Inactive
Rated:
Dec 29, 2019
Added:
Dec 27, 2019
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Reviewed by JonnoWillsteed from England

3.37/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Bottle-conditioned with unusually very heavy sediment, store/handle for the pour you favour.
L- Effectively black, though when held to a halogen bulb I see a glimmer of ultra-dark ruby amongst the black. Pours with 4-5mm ultra-fine deep tan head that holds extrememly well and forms much lacing down the sides of the glass.
S- Toasty, the cooled log ashes in a fireplace, and a subtle hint of coffee/cocoa.
T- Toasty (deep roasted), espresso coffee with hints of smoke.
F- The ^pungent flavour draws focus to the relatively thin mouthfeel. Hence I notice a quite bitter/dry edge that's not really to my taste.
O- Pungent flavour, with rather thin and bitter mouth-feel. This is 4.5%, I wonder how it would taste if it were say 6>6.5%? Would the added% amp up the Feel to better align with the robust flavour... ? As is the bitter edge isn't working for me. I can certainly fiish this pint but wouldn't buy it again.
500ml bottle BB: 24/06/20 Bought from convenience shop at Norwich staion.
Dec 29, 2019