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Brew Review #73

Southampton Publick House Imperial Porter

Imperial / Double Porter

Southampton Publick House, Southampton, New York, USA

I RATE THIS BEER: 87

RELEASE: November // THE ABV. 7.2% | IBU’s. ? // THE NOSE: Artichoke, Iced Coffee, Plum Jam, Dark Chocolate // THE TASTE: Black Grape, Ash, Plastic, Pickle Juice, Raisin, Prune // THE BOTTOMLINE: Thumb prints of ash and sticky black fruit are tangible all over the initial and mid flavors of this zipped up winter porter. The pucker inducing pickle juice bite that marks so many ales of this style is definitely present here but plays second fiddle to a gritty clawing bitterness that forges a direct path to the brews appropriately dark, and appropriately dank finish. Not a standout recommendation for those looking to try porters for the first time, but worth a pour if you already enjoy the style. // THE BACKBONE: Seven Different Malts // PRICE POINT: $11 | 6x 12oz //

Food Pairings:

Steak & Ale Pie Steak & Kidney Pie Trout Sea Bass Mackerel Double Chocolate Layer Cake Chocolate Cake Donut