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Forager Brewery Texas Terry
Porter 15.2 º
Texas Terry is an opulent American Porter that redefines decadence with a staggering 15.2% ABV. Inspired by a turtle sundae, this pastry-style porter leads with syrupy maple sap and luscious caramel. Fragrant vanilla beans provide a creamy aromatic lift, while roasted pecans offer an earthy, nutty complexity that complements the deep chocolate and lightly burnt malt character. The massive malt backbone provides a canvas for these dessert-like flavors, resulting in a rich, layered experience. It balances the intense sweetness of the specialty ingredients with the robust roast typical of the style, finishing with a lingering, velvety, and spirit-like warmth.
Appearance. SRM 40; Opaque, deep ebony with garnet highlights at the edges. The head is tan and creamy, though retention is moderate due to the high alcohol and adjunct oils.
Aroma. High intensity. Strong notes of dark chocolate and espresso roast are layered with sweet maple syrup, toasted pecans, and rich vanilla. Background notes of toffee and caramel sweetness are present, with very low earthy hop character and a noticeable but clean alcohol presence.
Taste. Initial impression is intensely sweet with maple and caramel-dipped pecans. The mid-palate reveals moderately strong roasted flavors of dark chocolate and lightly burnt grain. Hop bitterness is low, providing just enough structure to keep the finish from being cloying. Complexity is high, featuring vanilla and nutty depth that lingers in a long, sweet, and warming aftertaste.
Mouthfeel. Full and viscous body with a thick, syrupy texture. Carbonation is low to moderately low. Significant alcohol warmth is present but smooth, contributing to a velvety creaminess without harshness or astringency.
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