Chelsea Porter of Authority

Surprisingly timid and simplistic porter from a brewery that has not won me yet. Appealing fruity nose soon evolves into recurrent jamminess which quickly bores. The timid roastiness does not help, making the fruitiness dominating and accentuating its tartness. Still, it’s so light on the palate that you can’t accuse it of being astringent. That does not make it a winner though.

Nitro at Brazen Head. Chocolate and coffee flavors with a minerally lining. Full bodied, even and smooth, retaining the robust and roasty flavors of the style without any acidic distractions or off-notes. Nicely brewed porter.

In short: Good sweet fruity malt backbone and a strong hop bite. Solid.
How: Tap at brewpub
The look: Black body with a very small beige head
In long: On one side medium roastiness, some burnt raisins, a little molasses and an overall crusty baked dessert sweetness. On the other side a big bite of fresh green hops, a little lemony flavour and a light tartness. Well balanced. Solid brew. You need to respect the porter of authority.

dark dank nutty and hoppy togeather spells a beer that you might expect right from the hudson river. coffee eeehhh and hops, dirty hops that are refreshing...light cocoa and touch of coffee. smoothest beer i ever tasted with rolling carbonation that is easy to coax with the tongue. but must be coaxed. solid medium in body. a new york beer if ever there was one. a bit of flower in the aroma that wafts in and out. thanx chelsea next week blues and bbq !!

Cask at Blind Tiger. Aroma of roast, coffee, smoke. Flavor of roast, coffee, sweet notes, and a hint of dried dark fruits. Dry for a porter. On the watery side. Ok.