ZARschloch - Porter

Even if this highly decorated would-be tsar has been anonymized by having his face crossed out, you can still guess who it is ZARschloch is surrounded by a roundelay of rockets and, according to its presentation, seems to come from Russia We don't want to say any more about the protagonist of the label at this point, we'd much rather dive into what's behind it

The provocative design houses a fine Baltic Porter, which, with a mild 6.0% alcohol content, is much tamer than its peers In the glass, the megalomaniacal impostor appears in the darkest shade of mahogany A small crown of dense-pored, ivory-colored foam sits enthroned on the coffee-black body, A syncrisis of dark chocolate, roasted hazelnuts, raisins, toasted bread crust and campfire smoke fills the air and entices you to take your first sip The first sip is complex and full-bodied despite the light-bodied 6.0 %: The taste unfolds in a thousand layers and presents roasted aromas, dark chocolate, creamy caramel, roasted nuts, raisins and candied red fruits The massive sweetness is balanced by the crisp roasted bitterness, in the finish this bitterness becomes the dominant note

Freigeist Bierkultur's ZARschloch may have a somewhat uncouth name, but it is all the more flattering on the tongue! The Baltic Porter from Stolberg is perfect for anyone who appreciates the aroma of the beer style but can do without the normally quite high alcohol content