Guinness Dublin Porter Brewer’s Source 1796

Product of: Ireland (Eire)

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One of two porters inspired by historical recipes released in August 2014 as part of Guinness’ Brewers Project. Hopped with English Goldings, this Dublin Porter is dark ale based on 1796 recipe which is a 3.8% alc./vol., apparently typical of a working men's Porter at the time.

Brewed at the pilot brewery at St James's Gate which has an automated 1 hectolitre (100 litre) and a manual 10hl brew kits.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 15/10/2014

Appearance:

(sample best before 28/Jun/15) Clear but virtually opaque, deep brown almost black with retentive beige head and very light lacing.

Aroma:

Earthy coffee and chocolate, charcoal and liquorice.

Taste:

Slightly sweet caramel with charcoal toasty malt and caramel.

Aftertaste:

Charcoal, dark chocolate and liquorice. Overall: Well-balanced and sessionable.