On the 7th day of Christmas, Frank About Beer drank for me - Guilty Filthy Soul imperial chocolate rye porter from DuClaw brewery.
That's a mouthful. Fortunately, you'll want a mouthful of this rich beer. Imperial Chocolate Rye Porter is really not something you see often, but "imperial" suggests extra hops flavor, chocolate flavor, some spice flavors from the rye, and a dry, bready finish.
Sure enough, this dark brown porter has all of that, including lots of dark chocolate in the aroma (and aftertaste), with slight hoppiness up front. You get a bit of coffee going on, too, and all of this comes with a solid alcohol content of 7.7% ABV.
This one is definitely one for chocolate lovers, and its dry character makes for a great beer to pair with dessert. Definitely worth a try if you're into that style.
Check back tomorrow for the next beer in our #12BeersofXmas series.
Cheers!
Christian and Eric
