# 26: ALASKAN SMOKED PORTER
6.5% ABV - Dark Porter
Ingredients:
Malts: Alderwood Smoked Malt, Crystal, GW Munich Malt, Beeston Black, Wayermann Carafa Special III
Hops: Chinook, Williamette
Tasting Notes
E: Dark black, brownish hue. Foamy, soapy beige head.
N: Intense smoky aroma which overpowers. Mild sweet notes that come from the malts. Slight herbal / woody nose with a hint of tobacco.
P: Heavy smoky bitterness which stays all the way through the beer. Burnt chocolate flavours fighting to get noticed but are present at the finish.
M: Oily on the mouth, with a harsh drying. Slight acidity on the palate.
Other comments: A porter born out of the traditions of Alaskan breweries at the end of the 19th century. The malts are kilned over Alder wood fires, this gives Alaskan Smoked Porter it robust smoky aromas and taste. Alder wood was used by Native Americans to prepare "Kinnikinnick" made using the inner bark. This was then put into pipes and smoked like tobacco. This porter is unfiltered and each bottle may show different characteristics.
Food Pairings: It's all about the smoke here, match smoke with smoke. A rich smoked salmon would compliment, especially with the subtle sweetness of both the fish and the malts. Chipotle flavoured meats would contrast against and compliment. If cheese is your thing then a bold smoked Gouda or a rich blue cheese which would hold up against the smoky flavours, whilst the acidity and oily texture would cut through any fats.
SCORE: 2.86/5
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