Maybe I do like porters. I’ve always said that I don’t. Actually, I still think I don’t like them. But I have ran across some great porters lately that I enjoyed. Go figure. Lil’ B, which isn’t lil’, is the latest.
Evil Twin Lil’ B was black. Black like night, with a tan cap of foam. It smelled like espresso and toast so burnt you probably tossed it in the trash. On first sip, I was caught by its very creamy texture and initial sweetness, like milk chocolate. The chocolate subsided and a somewhat charred, astringent, bitterness took over. It wasn’t harsh and provided a nice balance to the initial sweetness. That see-saw of flavors, sweet-to-bitter in this case, is something I’ve come to appreciate as I’ve written these reviews. It a bit of action in each drink and draws me in to experience the ride again. After several rides with Lil’ B, I was noticing the booze. And touches of molasses-like spiciness in the aftertastes.
I enjoyed this full-bodied, imperial porter from Evil Twin. I didn’t expect to, which is always a pleasant surprise.
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Disclaimer: I received a sample of Evil Twin Lil’ B for review purposes from the brewery. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience with this beer. I was not financially compensated to review this beer, I chose to.