Grain Brewery Slate

Name: Grain Brewery Slate
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6368beca1603daf42dabff91
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.8 (1196 reviews)

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Grain Brewery

Grain Brewery Slate presents a sophisticated interpretation of a Smoked Porter, merging the robust backbone of a dark ale with elegant wood-smoke nuances. The sensory journey begins with an inviting display of rich roasted grains and dark chocolate, layered with a clean, well-integrated smokiness reminiscent of beechwood. This complexity arises from a masterful blend of malts that provides a velvety, dark-fruit sweetness. The smoke is assertive yet refined, never veering into harsh medicinal territory, ensuring a balanced interplay with the earthy hop character. It finishes with a satisfying dryness and a lingering echo of charred timber and cocoa.

Appearance. Deep ebony with ruby highlights around the edges (SRM 35-40). Pours with a thick, creamy tan head that demonstrates excellent retention and leaves consistent lacing. The beer is opaque in the glass but brilliant in clarity upon closer inspection.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity featuring a clean, pleasant wood-smoke character. The malt profile is rich, offering layers of dark chocolate, toasted bread, and a hint of espresso. Low earthy hop notes and very subtle dark fruit esters, like dried plum, provide a supporting background without any harsh phenols or acrid burnt scents.

Taste. The initial impression is of rich, dark malt sweetness immediately followed by a savory, woody smoke flavor. Notes of cocoa and lightly charred grain dominate the mid-palate. Hop bitterness is moderate, providing enough structure to balance the malt without being aggressive. The finish is medium-dry with a lingering aftertaste of smooth smoke and bitter chocolate, showing great complexity.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, almost velvety texture. Carbonation is moderate, providing a gentle lift on the tongue. There is a subtle, well-integrated alcohol warmth consistent with its strength, and it remains free of any smoke-derived astringency or harshness.

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