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Cool Springs Don Juan Pecan Porter

Cool Springs Brewing Company
Franklin, Tennessee
Beer style: Porter
Ref: ratebeer.com Jun2024

Common descriptors are
The first Pro-am competition winner Style – American robust porter IBU’s – 43 ABV – 6.2% Hops – Styrian Goldings, Mt Hood, Northern Brewer Malts – 2 row, Crystal 60, Brown Malt, Special B, De Bittered Back Adjuncts – Pecan flavoring, American Oak Appearance – Pours a rich dark russet with intimations of ruby red and a milk chocolate frothy head Smell - Rich notes of caramel, maple, pecans, and a hint of brown sugar all in concert together with underlying hints of earthy hops and malted grain Taste –Rich, vibrant, and marvelously intricate. A groundswell of smooth maple caramel malts transitions mid palate to an earthy hop tenor that offers a nice balance to what is to come. Flavors of pecan and maple roll across the tongue, mellowing out the finish and providing that last gasp of sweetness before flavors of oak finish off the sip Mouth feel - Medium body with moderate carbonation