Supplier: Beers of Europe
This beer is from the famous Porterhouse in Dublin, who pride themselves on being the largest genuine Irish brewery. This beer it to celebrate the last 14 years of brewing.
This beer is from the famous Porterhouse in Dublin, who pride themselves on being the largest genuine Irish brewery. This beer it to celebrate the last 14 years of brewing.
Appearance: Black with no light getting through except around the edges where there is ruby red tint. Head is the colour of milky coffee but doesn't last long. Carbonation looks more like a fizzy drink rather than a beer.
Aroma: Deep tones of dates and sherry, smelling very solvent like but in a nice fruity way. Maybe some good quality roasted coffee on the back.
Flavour: Bitter coffee and grape on the front before turning into a chocolaty coffee liqueur taste exaggerated by the very spirit like sweet flavors, that are hints of sherry and red wine. These flavours seem to fade with drinking becoming a bit more monotonous.
Body: Surprisingly light and refreshing for the flavors it gives, a little too carbonated which gives it a sharp tang.
Aftertaste: A similar acidity that you find in black coffee, this stays for a bit but not too long.
Overall: Therefore this gets a rating of 6.
Price Range: £1.99 for a 330ml bottle, a very good price for a nice beer.
Food Pairings: Best to have it with a tomato based beef stew/casserole. This would also go well with fruit cakes.
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