Zagloba Porter - Browar Staropolski

emerge077

Illinois

3.56/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

$1.79 from Rich's, BBD: 28.07.13. Imported by J&B Brands.

A new Baltic Porter from the makers of the revered Staropolskie Porter, hopefully it can live up to it's predecessor...

Dark mahogany brown, obsidian black in the glass, some clarity visible as its poured. A generous head of tan foam, remaining unbroken for quite awhile. Seems impressive considering the abv.

Raisin, fig, and carob notes in the nose as it warms up. Initially somewhat closed, needs to warm a bit definitely.

Tastes a bit molasses sweet, with raisin, plum, and prune fruitiness up front, some mild dry roast in the middle and aftertaste. A stray metallic note puts a slight damper on things but luckily it's in the background. Full bodied, creamy, and sweet. A little bit sticky on the lips, slightly syrupy or treacly. Overall I enjoyed it, but it's one you have to be in the mood for something sweeter.

Serving type: bottle

02-05-2013 01:49:00 | More by emerge077