Beer of the Week: Coal Porter

(By Stephen Magee) A friend of mine returned from the mega crazy beer festival in Denver. I asked what beer most impressed him and his answer was the beer from Atlantic Brewing Company, Located in Bar Harbor Maine, this small brewery started in 1991 and brews only 60 kegs worth of beer a day. The brewery is on an estate that is more like a vineyard than a brewery. With picturesque New England houses and beautiful landscaping, I was wondering how good can this beer be? They have an ambitions goal to be sold in every state east of the Mississippi by the end of 2007. With the high quality and fine taste of the products they brew I am sure this goal could be achieved. Currently they only offer 6 brews, but they put quality and craft into each brew. They have a fun Blueberry Beer, yes blueberry (worth a try in the late spring or summer). My favorite is the Coal Porter. This beer is rich in flavor. When you poor this tasty brew you get a hint of the German chocolate and black malt. The color is a rich dark chocolate with a touch of the fine Belgian lace (head) on top. A very subtle hop flavor is evident in this deep rich porter. Made in small batches and aged 6 months you will be able to wet your whistle and smile after you have one . . . or a few of this tasty brew. Buy a 6 pack today and stoke your boiler against the cold winter months. If your a Stout fan run to the store and get some today!

http://www.atlanticbrewing.com/