Hylands Sturbridge Dark Harvest ESB

Brewed by Hyland Orchard & Brewery (Pioneer Brewing)
Style: English Strong Ale
Sturbridge, Massachusetts USA

The growler poured into my dogfish head snifter produced a finger worth of tan head that transformed to a thick lace across the glass. The body of the brew was the obligatory color for a porter black with tiny bubbles floating threw the brew. Aromas of coffee and roasted malts filled my head along with a hint of hops. The body of the brew felt a medium thickness to my mouth. The only thing that really needed some work was the carbonation was maybe too much for a porter I think with a little less it might feel thicker. The flavor of roasted malts dominates this brew which is what I like in a porter but there is enough hops to make it an Imperial. Really a good porter I’d drink it again in a heartbeat thanks again Pete for this awesome treat.

Pours copper with a thin off white head. Smells of roses, some roasted malt. Tastes roasty and lightly bitter with an earthy finish.

on tap-pours a tan head and black color. Aroma is dark malt-chocolate, sweet. Taste is dark malt-chocolate, sweet then hops bitterness. OK carbonation.