CINNAMON NUTCRACKER PORTER ~ BLACK OAK 

 

Sampled on cask.  Nutcracker Porter is one of Black Oak’s holiday offerings.  It pours a lovely dark brown with a slight ruby hue.  A finger’s height of beige head lasted several minutes and left good lacing on the glass.  The aroma is that of roasted malts, dark fruit – reminds me of fruitcake, spice and cinnamon.  The taste followed with much the same.  The porter was not overly cinnamony, which was a pleasant surprise.  The roasted malts, nuttiness and dark fruit were nicely balanced by a subtle hops and spice.  I was expecting this porter to have a richer mouth-feel than I did, I found it a little thin but would gladly sip it again on a cold night.

5.8% from Toronto, Ontario    24 IBU

AWARDS:

SILVER – Ontario Brewing Awards, 2012: Porter Category
BRONZE – Canadian Brewing Awards, 2010: Porter Category

SILVER- Ontario Brewing Awards, 2010: Porter Category

SILVER – Ontario Brewing Awards, 2009: Porter/Stout Category

GOLD – Ontario Brewing Awards, 2007: Porter/Stout Category

GOLD – Canadian Brewing Awards, 2007: Porter Category