Mankato Baltic Porter.
7.6 % ABV, 35 IBU. Mankato Brewing, Mankato, MN.
Once more, we have the final can from a variety 12-pack. All the other beers in this package from Mankato Brewing have appeared here before. I bought the thing just to get to this one. And I'm glad for it.
Deep and dark, full-on ebony, utterly opaque, with a rich brown ring of foam above.
In the nose: Coffe and cocoa reign from above. Slight cinnamon and clove. Mostly malty. Very inviting, inherently promising.
In the mouth: Smooth, sweet, and slightly bitter. Rich and malt-forward. Almost creamy. More coffee and chocolate, and a shimmer of dark fruit, to boot. Full-bodied, long, bittersweet finish. Absolutely delicious.
More and more, I am happy and impressed by the breweries that don't chase the hype train, and continue to put out quality beers of a diverse range of styles. Sure, you've got sours and hazies, but where's your Baltic Porter, I ask? I'm glad I found this beer.
Avast ya scurvy dogs, we'll swing ya from the yardarms if ye don't be wantin' a hardy porter for sailing through a dark winter. Baltic porters were brewed to withstand long voyages across the North Sea, and ye won't last a fortnight without this smoky, deep-layered malt brew and its pleasant acidic fruit flavor. Yo Ho!
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