On the 2nd day of Christmas, Frank About Beer drank for me - Penn Quarter Porter from DC Brau Brewing Company's brewery.
Named after a famous neighborhood in Washington, DC, Penn Quarter Porter is a dark, malty beer with good carbonation and a mild, though on-par for a porter, alcohol content of 5.5% ABV.
This actually smells great - it's a sweet, chocolatey goodness that continues to the taste. Once sipping it, you start to taste dark chocolate, hints of coffee, and even a sweetness that I'd describe as brown sugar. It is a bit bitter, and has a slightly dry finish.
It's actually not as thick as porters typically are, but it's certainly not a reason you shouldn't try this limited release. In fact, it gets exponentially better when paired with a sweet dessert (I had it with creme brûlée), so definitely keep that in mind. Overall, I think it's a good one to start with if you wanted to try getting into a porter.
Check back tomorrow for the next beer in our #12BeersofXmas series.
Cheers!
Christian & Eric
