Elysian Perseus Porter

Brewed by Elysian Brewing Co.
Style: Porter
Seattle, Washington USA

This on has an extremely dark brown body with a thin, but creamy, tan head. The aroma is full of sweet chocolate, toast and a touch of prunes. The flavor is full enough to be rewarding, but not enough to really satisfy a chunky dark beer craving and brings in a touch of charcoal. Could really pass for a decent stout.

Black with a tan head that leaves very nice, intense lace; almost opaque. Nose of grapes, strawberry, chocolate, roasted malt. Flavor is light--dry and bitter with some coffee, roasted notes, light sweetness and a touch of fruitiness.

on tap at elysian. pleasant enough porter - aroma of cocoa and a little vegemite. some cocoa butter sweetness and reasonably dry

Deep, dark brown with streaks of red, beneath a rocky, dark tan head. The aroma is full of chocolate, with a light roasted character, sweet caramel, a bit of dark fruit and a bit of residual malt sweetness. The body is full, creamy and smooth, without being too big for the style. The flavor is well balanced with a nice sweet element countered with a light roasted character and slighty bitter hops at the finish. Immensely drinkable and extremely comforting. I wish Elysian was available in Chicago all the time.

22 oz bottle: dense, rocky head…extremely tight bubbles and colored like cork. Opaque darkened brown sludge. Nutty aromatics, giving way to roasted cherries (almost burnt), camp fire embers, along with hints of vanilla and dark chocolate. Smooth cream on the tongue. Flavours are wrapped up in darkly toasted malts: fleshy raisins, dark (and sweet) plums, and burnt oak. A hint of pine is noticeable on the back of the tongue and is just enough to give balance to a wonderfully flavourful brew.

Pours a clear dark red with a nice light tan head and creamy lacing. It has an odd floral nose with smokynotes. Very smooth taste with some citrus bitterness at the end. Nice porter.

Bottle: Dark brown with a nice tightly packed tan head. Nose is light but, enjoyable with roastiness and soft vanilla and the tiniest hint of smoke. Body is slick medium, oily leaving a chocolatey, roasty aftertaste, bitterness at the finish is light and flowery. A refreshing porter, very easy to drink, especially at $4 per 22oz!

Pours a dark dark brown, fluffy thick tan head. Aroma of coffee, roasted malts and bittersweet choclate. Flavor is sweet and of roasted choclate. Hops also present. Very balanced and tasty. Thanks to Indiana Red for this Tasty treat!