Venn Batch #122 Ridiculous Anniversary Chocolate Cake Imperial Porter. 10.8 % ABV. 30 IBU. Venn Brewing, Minneapolis, MN.Total darkness. Sizable layer of cocoa-toned foam on top. Looking good.
In the nose: Chocolate is in command, here, sweetness reigns supreme. Am I sniffing the frosting? Maybe, maybe. Big & rich are the keys in this. Alcohol potency contributes, too.
In the mouth: Even more so. More rich, more thick, more big. And quite a lot of sweet. But never too, this one, well balanced, matched with some bitterness. Tasty, tasty. Chocolate cake flavor never gets out of hand. I'm digging this all the way down.
A huge, ridiculous American-style Porter infused with a ridiculous amount of chocolate and a ridiculous chocolate birthday cake.
Malts: Maris Otter, Munich, Chocolate, Flaked Oats, Caramel 60, Extra Dark Crystal
Hops: Warrior (United States)
Yeast: American Ale
And: Lactose, Cacao Nibs, Vanilla, Chocolate Syrup
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