The January Beer of the Month: Smuttynose Brewing Company- "Baltic Porter"

You know Ol' Uncle Rummy likes his winter beers like his strippers, dark & spicy.  Smuttynose Brewing Company, an established craft brewery out of Portsmouth, NH, released their January selection, "Baltic Porter" as part of their "Big Beer Series"...and it's a stunner.

 

Historically, Baltic Porters emerged as British Porters were shipped to Old Russia. Unlike their British cousins, Baltic Porters are often brewed with lager yeast, and the brewers at Smuttynose followed suit. Big & bold, with flavors of coffee, dark fruit & raisins, this black beer is smooth and rich, and comfortably paired with a sweet country ham, or a stuffed pork loin.  Enjoy this while it lasts, as it's only around for a short time.

 

Smuttynose Baltic Porter

9.0% ABV