Russell Brewing Co. – St Nick’s Oaked Spiced Porter

Rating

3.5 out of 5

Aroma

3.8 out of 5

Appearance

3.6 out of 5

Taste

3.5 out of 5

Palate

Total

3.6

3.6 out of 5

Overview

• Brewery: Russell Brewing Co.
• Beer Style: Barrel Aged, Porter
• Pros:

  Nice smokey, oaked flavour

• Cons:

  Not all that traditional of a beer

• Conclusion:

  Unique and well flavoured Porter

Russell Brewing Co. – St Nick’s Oaked Spiced Porter Review

Part of the the collaboration series the St Nick’s Oaked Spiced Porter pours a deep brown with a finger of head. The aroma is strongly spiced with vanilla and nutmeg in a seasonal, warming ensemble. The flavour is stronger than the smell forecasts with the Oak flavour coming through adding texture beyond the smooth vanilla notes in the nose. Joining the oak-iness are notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice with a mild bitterness coming to in the finish. This is a seasonal and spicy brew that is worth a try but you may want to share the bottle as it is strong and very flavourful

Alcohol – 6.5%
IBU – 30
Size – 650ml
Price – $7.25 (cold beer and wine)
This is a seasonal beer. (December availability)
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