Fortitude
Brasserie le Détour

50 cl draught pour at Bear’s House, Toulouse, France.
Fortitude is a traditional European Baltic Porter, blended with a strong ale aged in Laphroaig single malt whiskey barrels.

The brew delivered fresh, with an excellent brown foam crowning deep brown brew.
Rich nose of smoky molasses, dark chocolate, heavy malt and an herbal note that defies description.
Taste brought a curveball. Laphroaig Scotch whiskey uses a distinctive peat which gives a unique smoky character that integrated itself complementarily into the beer. The initial flavor, cold from the tap, was familiar Baltic Porter and ‘something else’. But as the brew warmed, layers of vanilla, oak, and spirits compounded the flavor profile. The 95 IBUs delivered fine bitterness and mighty 9.5% ABV brought intensity to the finish with mouthwatering ethanol present. Residual notes of molasses and dark chocolate made for a unique and satisfying experience.
Mouthfeel is velvety, medium carbonation.
Overall, art of the craft on display in elevating an already fine brew into a creative delight.