Black Noise - Port Barrel-Aged
2nd Shift Brewing

 

Appearance: Arrives espresso colored with a thin cap; a few strands

Smell: Chocolate and dark fruit tones with the oak from the port wine barrel distinctive

Taste: Vinous fortified wine flavors forward with the chocolate emerging; very oaky with the port aspect becoming more pronounced, after the swallow; boozy finish

Mouthfeel: Full bodied with moderate carbonation; warmth in the gullet

Overall: Interesting to see how a big stout matures in a port wine barrel but, to be honest, not my favorite barrel treatment

canned about 2 and a half months ago, dumped into a tulip and enjoyed with some good tunes. deep dark brew with a very slim, very dark tan head that slowly slipped to absolute nothingness. nose is just like the regular black noise, lots of chocolate-y malt goodness and a very earthy backdrop, but theres a slew of dark fruits stinking up the glass and im enjoying that quite a bit. flavor follows that same profile, starting with a bittersweet chocolate, bits of toffee, cold coffee and earthy hop notes. a dark fruit, almost berry sweetness seeps in and plays around before yielding to a slight bitterness and warmth in the aftertaste. stings the throat just a bit but quite drinkable, pretty full bodied and really just good! drink some!