December 12th, 2013
Beer Advent Calendar – Day 12: Smuttynose Porter presented by Two Girls, One Beer
@twogirlsonebeer, @SmuttynoseBeer
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Blogger: Kristie & Ashleigh
Blog Name: Two Girls, One Beer
Twitter/Facebook/Untappd: twogirlsonebeer
Beer: Smuttynose Robust Porter
Brewery: Smuttynose Brewing Company, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Beer Details:
- Style: American/Robust Porter
- ABV: 6.2%
- IBU: 43
Commercial Description:
This hearty, mahogany colored ale is brewed to evoke the dark, full-bodied ales that were a favorite of dockworkers and warehousemen (hence the name “Porter”) in 19th century London. It is a good bet that when Dickens’ Mr. Pickwick sat down for a pint, we would have been drinking an ale much like our Robust Porter.This is a smooth and very drinkable beer, characterized by its well-balanced malt and hops, plus subtle notes of coffee and chocolate.
Why we selected Smuttynose Robust Porter:
Kristie: I know this beer is available year-round, but I still had to pick it as my favorite beer to drink in the winter. Bittersweet chocolate, accompanied by a clean roast character lead into some toasty grains and a dry finish. Not only is it a perfect representation of a classic porter, but it’s incredibly easy to drink, making it my go-to on cold winter evenings.
Ashleigh: I usually only drink porters when it’s cold out, which is one of the reasons we felt it was a fitting beer to pick in the winter. This beer has hints of chocolate malts, coffee, and vanilla and finishes up with a nice dry feel and char taste. It’s a nice blend of warm tastes for the cold weather and has just enough weight to it that it fills you up.
About Two Girls, One Beer:
Kristie and Ashleigh have lived up and down the New England coast and love to showcase local beer scenes. You can usually find them eating cheese and talking about their cats.
For more information, please visit: http://www.twogirlsonebeer.com
About Smuttynose Brewing Company:
Smuttynose, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was founded in 1994 by the folks who started the Northampton and Portsmouth Breweries. It is named after Smuttynose Island, one of the Isles of Shoals.
For more information, please visit: http://www.smuttynose.com
