Just Tapped - Baltic Porter
Deschutes Brewery

 

 

SUPER yeasty on the nose but pleasant, not pungent. Heavy malts on the tongue, with a decent rounding out of hops on the finish. Overall it's a solid beer but not my particular cup of tea. For me a better porter would go for a slightly bolder presence of roasty flavors.

Dark orangey brown with plenty of foam in the Maredsous goblet. Spritzy with carbonation that melts in the mouth. Aroma of dark grain and raisins. The roasted malt is Just sweet enough with burnt sugar and dark caramel. The impression is warm and malty, but smooth and clean. Finishes with a tangy, fruity, figgy note flavor for balance.

Overall, a very drinkable example of the style, certainly one of the better Baltic Porters I've had. It's a good choice for a stronger dose that is light on bitterness and acidity. From the 12 oz bottle purchased in the far Northwest.

 

Had on tap. Pours clear, dark brown in color with 1/4 inch head. Taste is molasses, smoke, and chocolate. Moderate body and carbonation. Sweet roasty. Excellent beer. Reminds me a bit of a German rauch. Should have gotten more of this, but another winner from Deschutes. One of the better domestic examples of the style that I have had in a long time.

 

 

 

Bottle from Market of Choice.

A dark brown with a thin brown head, this beer has light cola brown highlights and looks lighter than most Baltic porters I've had. The nose opens with a wonderful blend of roast, toasted cocoa, a noticeable dark fruit character and a hint of fruity coffee. Maybe a little raisin and fig? The palate opens pleasantly roasty but with reserved bitterness, focusing instead on flavor and texture. Dark fruit flavor with a light sweetness, a little vanilla, a mild coffee note and a nice , smooth cocoa note. The smooth, fruity lager notes amplify the cocoa notes, providing a smooth and graceful mouthfeel. Soft on the palate, this beer finishes with a blend of cocoa and dark fruit. Very nice.

 

Taste: semi sweet dark roasted chocolate malt, caramel. Toasted cocoa, earthy, dark malt nose. Mahogany/Purple hue, mostly clear, delicate head some lace vanishes quick. Medium/full body. Chopped full of flavor. 25 IBUs

Pours an effervescent chestnut with a sliver of tan head. Semi- decent head retention & lacing

S: Dark fruit, a little roastyness

T: Follows the nose dryness, just a little fig & a little vanilla& leafy hops up front. Slight smokeyness, roastyness, & a little leafy hop as this warms. Finishes dry, roasty with slight smokeyness, even a little peat & just a little raisin & vanilla

MF: Medium body, slight carbonation

Expected a lot more from this. Hopefully this ages well, I have 5 more

Appearance: Deep brownish-red, good head.

Smell: Caramel and dark fruit, not too strong.

Taste: Sweet, prunes/dates, molasses, raisins. Kind of watery feel though.

Overall: This was different than most of the big porters I've had, definitely has more dark fruit and molasses instead of roasted malt character. Kind of interesting to try but not really in my wheelhouse.

 

 

Appearance is a transparent reddish mahogany with a moderate, loose, tan head that quickly drops to a thin ring and leaves minimal lacing. Aroma is malty with a hint of dried fruit and maybe a touch of smoke. Taste is slightly sweet roasted grains and dark dried fruit. There is also a hint of smokiness on the finish. Medium bodied and nicely carbonated. No hint of alcohol.