Colima Roca Partida

Name: Colima Roca Partida
Brand: Beer
SKU: 5a2574c21603da8612f6fe9d
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.69 (281 reviews)

Porter 5.8 º 20 IBU

Cervecería de Colima
Cervecería Insurgente
Ballast Point
Baja Brewing Company
RISE & WIN Brewing Co.

This English Porter offers a complex sensory bridge between maritime minerality and confectionery sweetness. Aromas of toasted bread and rich cacao from Colima and Tabasco integrate with a subtle, briny sea spray. The palate is defined by the depth of Chocolate Wheat and Caramunich malts, yielding a decadent chocolate-covered pretzel effect enhanced by salt from Cuyutlán, La Joya, and Japan. Melanoidin malt and a long boil add savory toffee depth, while Northern Brewer hops provide a gentle earthy counterpoint. The finish is remarkably balanced, where the addition of fresh oysters provides a silky texture and a clean, mineral-driven clarity.

Appearance. Dark brown with clear ruby highlights. Topped with a moderate, light tan head that shows good retention and leaves fine lacing on the glass.

Aroma. Moderate intensity with notes of baker's chocolate, toffee, and toasted biscuit. A distinct but clean mineral brine is present, alongside low earthy hop notes and a hint of dark fruit esters.

Taste. Initial flavors of sweet caramel and cocoa from the malt and cacao additions. The mid-palate introduces a savory salinity that balances the chocolate sweetness, reminiscent of a pretzel. Medium-low bitterness from Northern Brewer hops keeps the profile smooth. No burnt or harsh roast is present; the finish is clean and slightly sweet with a lingering mineral character.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a creamy, smooth texture likely enhanced by the wheat and oyster proteins. Moderate carbonation with a very light, well-integrated alcohol warmth.

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