The Virginia Beer Company The Journeyman

The Journeyman

 

The Virginia Beer Company in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States 🇺🇸

Collab with: Melvin Brewing Company (Pure Madness Brewery Group)
  Porter - Pastry / Flavoured - Imperial Regular Out of Production
Score
6.77
ABV: 8.0% IBU: - Ticks: 1
In keeping with the homage to the gods, we wanted to focus on a style that isn't often seen today. Dark and layered like the underworld but full of nuance, not unlike Hades himself. We aimed to have everything about this beer evoke the long, dark journey to the underworld. It is a recipe meant to be savored, much like the last adventure a soul would enjoy with the Journeyman on their fateful trip to meet Hades.

Dark brown with ruby highlights. Aromas of toasted bread, roasted nuts, chocolate, and subtle vanilla. Smooth and creamy, with prominent notes of chocolate and lightly roasted coffee layered with soft caramel, dark bread, and nuttiness in the background. Hints of sweet vanilla on the finish. We were trying to make a sinfully decadent beer that would pair perfectly with sweet and creamy wintertime desserts without being too heavy. With the confidence of the gods, we think we nailed it.

This "dessert beer" pairs well with Crème Brûlée, Peanut Butter Fudge, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, and last requests.

Brewed for Lazy Dog Beer Club's Release No. 12 // The Olympians, Released November 10, 2021
 

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7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
13th January 2022, part of a flight (8oz pour) in The Lazy Dog, Irvine. Black bodied, tanned topping. Decent enough Porter with a slight vanilla semi-sweetness running through it. Nice surprise to find a Virginia tick on tap while in California.
Tried from Draft on 14 Jan 2022 at 21:32