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Introduction
Porters include a wide range of very dark beers, that have a long history intertwined with various types of stout. British in origin, Porters showcase roasted dark malts, mild hop profiles and generally low ABV. American brewers are becoming known for taking this style and adding all sorts of innovative techniques and ingredients. We now see highly hopped versions, higher ABV versions or even the addition of ingredients like chocolate, coffee, spices, or fruit. American Porters have found exciting ways to respect the traditional roasted malt characteristics of a classic, the River Run Cherry Porter is a great example. Central Waters Brewing partnered up with Sanford Restaurant in Milwaukee to create their offering of a modern classic in the Porter category. Cherry tartness blends seemlessly with roasted rye dark malts to create a complex, but approachable brew. Serve at 10 C.
How it looks
Very dark, murky brown with a small amount of tan head which dissipates almost entirely. A hazy brew with very little lacing.
How it smells
Roasted, spicy rye malt is apparent right from the get-go, partnered with some very approachable biscuit sweetness. Everything is followed by light cherry tartness giving that crunchy berry pop. Think cherry cola. Straightforward, and very balanced.
How it tastes
The roasted malts and spiciness of the rye play back and forth nicely with the tartness of the cherries. Plum fruitiness is there, but unripe in character and not leaving any sweetness behind. The carbonation is light but the similarities to a good cherry cola are prevalent. As it warms, a bitter, dark chocolate covered cherry quality becomes very dominate. It is very balanced and very approachable. Any bitterness is chocolaty and nuanced. The finish is dry, tart, and clean.
Recommended food pairing
A lamb or beef stew is a classic Porter pairing and this is no exception. Feel free to be liberal with the richness of the stew as the tartness from the cherries will cut right through it.