Fair State A Dose of Thunder.Baltic Porter

 Fair State A Dose of Thunder.Baltic Porter.

8.8 % ABV, Fair State Brewing Cooperatives, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

I had to try this one for several reasons. Let’s list them: 1. I haven’t had any Fair State in a while, because I don’t do the hazy IPAs. 2. I love Baltic Porter and will try any that I can find. 3. There appear to be several layers of Replacements references going on with the name and the label. You can figure it out. 

Dark brown, nearly black, thoroughly opaque, under a rich, cocoa tan head. 

In the nose: sweet and malty, cocoa and cream. Delightful.

In the mouth: exceptionally smooth on the palate, while being robust and full bodied Notes of cocoa and cream, deliciously dark and roasty. Touch of bittersweet. The bold alcohol level is holding it all together. Ridiculously drinkable, though the Thunder claps will ring in due time.

Can’t you feel it? Start to rumble? 

Experience the perfect storm of flavors with A Dose of Thunder, our first Baltic Porter made using German lager brewing techniques and English strong ale ingredients. Rich and robust with notes of coffee and crème brûlée, this lagered porter is roasty, crisp, full, and ideal for winter’s coldest days.