Another local release beer. Titletown Brewing’s Grey Lady Porter. A pre-pro style American porter
The pint came with a nice tan head that tried to stick around for most of the festivities. And provided some nice lacing
Grainy/malty chocolate – like aromas along with some caramel. I wouldn’t say sweet smelling but it’s close, could be the molasses coming thru, could be a hidden yeasty thing. But its very subdued and I think makes the other things going on stick out more than they would by themselves.
The color and clarity of this is great. Deep brown but not approaching black.
In the taste we got darker caramel that is equal to the light roastyness. While being on sweet side, I would not call this a sweet beer. Just enough to balance out the roast and the hopping rate, which is also on par with the rest.
Everything about this beer is in perfect balance with each other. It walks that dividing line between a brown ale and a porter. It’s definitely in porter range but if you told me this was supposed to be a brown ale I would be just as happy with that description.
(ya I know I’m not usually worried about where style guides fit in these tastings, but its in the name so have to account for that)
Its probably the alcohol level that puts the Porter stamp on this. Not hot, or distracting. But definitely evident.
This is one of those beers that just feels good to drink. A no nonsense beer that I would petition to be a year round staple.
A balanced lightly roasted lightly sweet Porter. I really like this.
4.5 untappd score
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