Had my first porter last night, Dark Arts Porter from Trouble Brewing in County Kildare. Excellent brew, loads of dark bitter chocolate up front followed by a good second punch of black roasted barley followed by a hint of coffee and hop bitterness. I was very impressed with this beer 4/5.
That's lovely stuff alright. Give Fuller's London porter a go, that's a nice drop and relatively easy to come by. Went on a Porter binge a while back, for 'research' purposes and these two stood out.
Quote from: Dara on July 26, 2013, 12:07:57 AM
That's lovely stuff alright. Give Fuller's London porter a go, that's a nice drop and relatively easy to come by. Went on a Porter binge a while back, for 'research' purposes and these two stood out.
Actually have that Fullers in the fridge with a while Dara, its the only one the local Dunnes sell.
Quote from: Il Tubo on July 26, 2013, 12:25:42 AM
Really didn't like Fuller's LP. Thought it was a low point in their range.
Why was that Tube? Just so i have something to work off.
I had the Fuller's LP when it was on cask in the Bull and Castle. It was one of the handful of beers that I really enjoyed on cask, perhaps its not as good in the bottle.
Quote from: Il Tubo on July 26, 2013, 12:25:42 AM
Really didn't like Fuller's LP. Thought it was a low point in their range.
You should go to the docs maybe... First you don't like belgian beer, and now this?
Maybe my mild was really good after all ;)
Dark Arts is the business - big fan of stouts/porters, and I think this is one of the best of the Irish ones!