Beer of the Day · Feb 9th, 2019

Shadow of a Doubt

Name: Shadow of a Doubt
Brand: Russian River Brewing Company
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Russian River Brewing Company · Santa Rosa, CA

Style: Imperial Porter
ABV: 9.6%
IBU: 50

4.5(2 ratings)

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Tasting notes

Appearance is dark brown to black with a thick head that is dark tan in color and foamy in texture. Nice lacing left on the glass as the head slowly recedes. Big aroma of roasted malt, coffee, leather, and chocolate. Tastes amazing. Malt forward with rich flavors of chocolate, coffee, tobacco, smoke, and dark fruit. Light on both the sweetness and the bitterness and the 9.6% is extremely well hidden. Medium to heavy body for this style, which we appreciate as porters can often seem too thin in the body and mouthfeel. Not the case here, and the finish is creamy and smooth. This is an unbelievable beer and a fantastic representation of this style.

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Joel MinorFeb 9, 2019
I gotta get some of this!

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