Pit Head Porter
Dawkins Ales in Bristol, Bristol, England 🏴
Porter Regular Out of Production|
Score
6.90
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A dark reddish-black porter that draws you in with a tempting aroma combining roast malt with classic English hops. Some initial sweetness gives way to a mouthful of berry fruit and roast malt flavours and a well-rounded bitter finish.
An approachable, not too heavy Porter.
The name harks back to the history of coal mining in the area around the brewery. You can see the remnants old Pit Head buildings from the brewery approach.
An approachable, not too heavy Porter.
The name harks back to the history of coal mining in the area around the brewery. You can see the remnants old Pit Head buildings from the brewery approach.
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7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask-conditioned at the Portcullis, Clifton, Bristol May 2010. Near black in colour with a thin, tan head. Aroma of dark chocolate and berry fruit. Flavour had more chocolate, roasted malts and a dryish finish. Very enjoyable.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Sep 2010
at 23:19
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
@ George, Croscombe. Very dark brown. Rich dark liquoricey character with light fruitiness. Fruity, liquoricey and lightly chocolatey. Excellent creamy, balanced porter.
Tried
on 06 Sep 2010
at 13:54
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Pours a deep, dark brown body to a bright shiny surface. Sweet dark malts in aroma in the direction of brittle caramel. Blended flavour of roasted chocolate malts and dark, bitter fruits added by hints of bitter liquorice. Discreet bittersweet ending. Easy to drink after a heavy dinner at CASK Pub and Kitchen, where my half pint was hand pulled from cask (London, 15.07.2010).
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Jul 2010
at 12:47
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Cask at the CASK Pub & Kitchen on 16th July 2010. Dark ruby with thin pale brown head that laces with quick drinking. Malty, slightly tarry notes with sour cherry fruit. A seriously bitter aftertaste ensued, lingering on the roof of the mouth with a hint of smoke. Texture is smooth to light initially, turning a tad watery late on. Quite a lot happens in this porter and it grows on you.
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Jul 2010
at 18:13