Saffron Silent Night

I wasn’t very impressed with the Saffron Blonde, so this came as a pleasant surprise. Dark red brown with a large and lasting off white head. Lots of sediment. Frankly it’s not a looker. Sweet chocolate aroma, developing into caramel maltiness. Taste has sourness, ash and cocoa. Some bitterness. I’ve no idea what 19th century porter tasted like, but I wouldn’t mind betting it was a bit like this.

Dark coppery colored, little yellow head. Rich aroma with dominating licorice and nice vinous note, interesting aroma with this added port. Medium bodied. Flavor is not so interesting, some licorice and this berry-vinous tone also, aftertaste dries strongly with still sour berries. Nice aroma, flavor is not so good.

Bottle from Pig’s Ear BF. Light color for a porter, but there is a fien aroma of roasted malt, and the port and the grape juice make a welcome addition. But it is not daring enough - they should have been more generous with the additives and brewed it stronger!