Smack dab in the middle of my third cold in two months, I find myself facing a dilemma in my race to 365 American craft beers in 365 days. I had contemplated this scenario before even starting the event. After jumping into my second week, I quickly came down with a cold and wondered if I would be able to keep up my end of the bargain. Not too many people can go an entire year without spending a spell south of the weather, so I guess it is better to have my first test sooner than later.
London Porter by D.L. Geary is an English Porter, that I had in the past and figured that would cut out some of the task of the review.
The beer pours black with a nice brown foam that lasts for a fair amount time, leaving traces throughout the drink. Aroma is malt forward. Roast, toast, caramel, and chocolate all collaborate to a fine tune on the nose. The same notes come through in the mouth. It seems to have an almost perfect balance that makes for a great drinker. The body might be a little less than I would like but overall this is a solid offering. Enjoy!
Aroma: 9, Taste: 8, Look: 9, Drinkability: 9, Overall: 8.8