Well, its been a while since I’ve posted a proper beer review, so here we go. I was in the beer store today and picked up a large selection of new and seasonal beers. Hopefully, over the next few weeks, i’ll get the opportunity to taste them and report back with my thoughts. By the way, if you are ever in the Denver area, you need to check out Mile High Wine and Spirits - it is on the verge of taking over as the best beer store around - at the moment, Mondo Vino still holds the title , but Mile High is now the top contender.

Anyway, here we go. I don’t have too much experience with Port Brewing Company, but so far the beers I have tasted from them are fantastic. This week, I’ll take down the Old Viscosity - a thick, dark beer that has been aged in bourbon barrels. It weighs in at a hefty 10% ABV and sounds too good to be true. The label actually refuses to categorize this beer, remaining aloof with descriptions like “it’s thick, as in my chest just grew a wool coat,” and “It’s dark and sludgy like the old 50w oozing from the crank of that old truck.”

As expected, it pours thick and dark, completely opaque, with a dense creamy head that vanished within seconds leaving behind a glass of blackness. The aroma isn’t quite as strong as I would have guessed - but it has a strong grain backbone, with sweet malty overtones. Hints of chocolate and vanilla prevail.

The taste is phenomenal. It’s thick and rich like chocolate/coffee syrup with a very subtle whiskey/bourbon aftertaste that hits a little bitter in the back of the tongue. The more I drink, the more that subtle whiskey flavor lingers and the alcohol warms the body. Overall, this is one heck of a beer. It could be called a dessert beer, as savoring each sip brings new insight and appreciation. Highly recommended.

ABV: 10.0%

Serving Type: 22 oz. bomber and snifter