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Continue reading »]]> Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, brewed by Great Lakes Brewing Company, is a Robust Porter coming in at 5.8% ABV. The flavors should have lots of chocolate and coffee notes.

Aroma
Very roasted and rich with some dark fruit notes. There are strong notes of dark chocolate and coffee.

Score: 9/12

Appearance
Dark brown with ruby highlights. Light brown head.

Score: 2/3

Flavor
Dark chocolate and roasted grains dominate. Light burnt notes and even some slight smoke are present. No specific hop flavors are present. The hops are well balanced with the malt.

Score: 17/20

Mouthfeel
Medium body and medium carbonation. Medium-high astringency gives a nice bite to the mouthfeel.

Score: 3/5

Overall
Good example of the style. Very drinkable beer that is well balanced

Score: 7/10

Total Score: 38/50

Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, Great Lakes Brewing Company

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This blog has fallen by the wayside recently. In 2012, I am going to try a new project! I have developed a strong interest in Craft Beer and homebrewing. A big part of my enjoyment comes from exploring different flavors, aromas and tastes.

For 2012, I am going to try a 52 Beers in 52 Weeks project. I will post on a particular beer each week, for 52 weeks. Some beers will be common craft beers that have lots of other reviews. Others will be beers I think are unique. I primarily want to start getting my palate an vocabulary working together!  Follow me on Google+ or on Twitter for other things too!

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