Portner Brewhouse PigNic

As a result of Aaron's communications with in planning Portner Brewhouse (coming to Alexandria, VA in Spring 2014), we were invited to pour our homebrew at their end-of-summer PigNic event: https://www.smore.com/xq5m. Follow Portner Brewhouse at http://portnerbrewhouse.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/PortnerBrewhouse. Definitely looking forward to their opening.

Onto the good stuff, not surprisingly, we'll be serving the Harvest Ale and Imperial Whiskey Barrel Stout (naturally, that's why those are the most previous beers posted). Look for pictures from the event in coming posts. Below are the details and tasting notes to be provided during the tasting.

Super excited for our first public tasting!! :-)

Harvest Ale

Style: American IPA

ABV: 6.7%

IBUs (Calculated): 76

Malt: 2-Row, Munich, White Wheat, Crystal 40, CaraPils

Hops: Centennial Pellet, Centennial Home-grown Fresh

Yeast: American Ale (Wyeast 1056)

Notes: This ten gallon batch of beer was brewed with a 1/2 pound of home grown Centennial hops added at the end of the boil.

Taste Notes: Fresh hop and fruit aromas on the nose and palette. Slight bitterness finish perceived.

Imperial Whiskey Barrel Stout

Style: Imperial Stout/Wood Aged

ABV: 11.5%

IBUs (Calculated): 100

Malt: 2-Row, Maris Otter, Chocolate Malt, Crystal 60, Black Barley, Flaked Oats

Hops: Magnum, Cascade, Amarillo

Yeast: London Ale (Wyeast 1028)

Notes: This beer was brewed in two batches (one 5 gallon and one 10 gallon) and aged for 2 months in a 15 gallon Dad's Hat Rye Whiskey Barrel.

Taste Notes: Dark rich, smooth flowing beer with whiskey aromas. Smooth taste, presence of alcohol noticed, but not harsh.