Firestarter Chipotle Porter
Right Brain Brewery

A dense, chestnut foam reaches more than two inches before slowly compressing to one-half inch for the duration. Thick swaths of lace form on the Böcklingfisheye pint glass. The beer itself was rich, ruby red when held to the light.

Rich, dark roast wafts upwards as expected Porter. There is a tinge of hot pepper mixed with Baker's chocolate and campfire smoke shows up after a few minutes.

The flavor is similar to the aroma. Both the chipotle and smoke are mild, yet very much present. Chocolate is weaker and more bitter than sweet. The finish is long and dry. Black coffee comes out late in the session.

It has a medium to full body with the texture of Jersey cotton. Alcohol is well controlled, possibly due to the spicy pepper. Carbonation is modest.

As a Porter it is nicely done, however, the added smoke and pepper are the highlights, as they accent the base better than most tend to do. This is just right on a seasonably cool evening after a long day.

I could not taste any spiciness.

Had on tap at the pub. Pour is dark brown/mahogany with a finger of creamy tan head. Aromas of roast malt, cocoa. Flavors of roast coffee, cocoa, and a nice spicy finish that is warm but doesn't burn. Nicely balanced.

 

 

 

 

 

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Strong chipotle on the nose but the flavor is unfortunately not as strong. It has pretty much just the right amount of heat though, a bit of burn but never too much.

 

 

 

 

Enjoyed on tap at Right Brain

L: Jet black, small tan head

S: Smoky, chocolate, coffee, vanilla

T: Up front creamy stout with coffee and sweet notes, remainder a sharp smoky chipotle flavor that is absolutely delicious

F: Low carbonation as expected for a porter

O: One of my favorite beers, great balance, flavor, and creatitivity. Maybe they'll brew it again someday!