Elevator Barrel Aged Porter

Part of their “Monthly Real Beer Selection”, one off-the beaten path special beer every month
In short: A smooth dangerously drinkable woody (bourbon) porter. Excellent.
How: Tap at brewpub
The look: Dark brown body with a medium beige head.
In long: This is the April beer of their 12 “Monthly Real Beer Selection”. The barrel is very apparent in this one. I’d say Bourbon barrel. This is a very woody beer. Dark malts, medium roastiness, black cherries, oak, more wood. Creamy body. A little wilderness in the barrel profile reminded me of some of the Captain Lawrence barrel aged beers (and that’s quite a compliment). Amazingly smooth despite the extra-high abv. I cannot imagine many ratebeerians not liking this beer. And since almost none will get a chance to taste it I’m probably right with my prediction.

This is a one-time monthly offering that may return to replace the Coal Porter due to popularity. Sampler @ Brewpub. Pours a deep ruby-brown. White lacing around edge of the glass. Aroma of oak and a medium-strong earthy bourbon nose. A little unbalanced, bourbon flavor drowns out many of the other notes of this beer, but tastes like flat cola and bourbon. A bit thin. Overall, not bad.