Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.
Tonight’s featured beer is Heretic Brewing Company Chocolate
Hazelnut Porter. I picked this bottle up at Royal Liquors in San Jose (here).
Commercial description: “Chocolate Hazelnut Porter was the
first beer I entered in competition. It took 3rd place and gave me
feedback on what I could do to improve.
This sparked my passion for using competition to improve my brewing. The
next time it took 1st place and eventually a Best of Show award.
There is just something wonderful about the combination of rich chocolate and
toasty hazelnut. When I started Heretic,
people asked when we would release Chocolate Hazelnut Porter, but we had to be
patient. Like that first award winning
beer, I had to make sure the one in this bottle was perfect before we could
release it. Many brews and tasting
later, I am proud to offer you this rich, chocolaty, nutty dessert in a glass…Jamil
Zainasheff.”
Let’s get started!
Appearance: Pours
a very dark brown with a nice mocha colored head and spotty lacing.
Aroma: Chocolate,
roasted malts, caramel and toasted hazelnuts.
Taste: Toasted
hazelnuts, chocolate, roasted malts and a touch of coffee.
Overall: Smooth,
sweet and creamy Heretic Brewing Company Chocolate Hazelnut Porter I nutty and
delicious. This 7% ABV Porter is a must
try in my opinion if you’re a fan of the style.
Another solid Heretic offering!
Cheers!
Mark Harvey
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