12/17: Dutchess Ales' Augur Porter

Appearance: A nice brown beer after days of hazy IPAs comes as a relief. Ruby highlights. Tan head that dissipates.

Aroma: Roasty malt. Some chocolate.

Taste: Moderate bitterness. Some pine.

Mouthfeel: Clean, dry.

Per Augur’s description (out of Wassaic, NY):

Augur is our classic English Porter with a touch of East Coast nuance. Brewed with the finest Maris Otter, a variety of roasted barley and wheat malts as well a varied spectrum of crystal malts. A dry, crisp and satisfying mouthful of proper ale with a dash of toasty biscuit and cacao. Very lightly dry hopped with Willamette and Crystal hops for woodsy, fresh presence.