Today, I'm reviewing a Highland Oatmeal Porter that I have sitting right in front of me, so I'm conducting this review live! The brew was poured into a snifter glass. Color was a very dark brown, not a lot of light penetration. Has a reddish hue to it. Two fingers of off white head that left sheets of lacing down the sides and a film on top. Aromas of coffee, cocoa, and roasted malts are picked up. I'm a little disappointed that I had to try really hard just to get any type of aroma out of it.
Initial tastes of coffee dominate, then the grapefruit pith flavor kicks in and lingers right at the end. A hoppy porter..that's a new one for me. I smelled roasted malts, but didn't get a lot of sweetness out of the porter. The beer was light bodied, with a slight creamy texture, which I attribute to the oatmeal. Medium carbonation, which made the hop presence pop even more. The more I drink it, the more I don't like it. I think the hop presence, combined with chocolate and coffee flavors, just don't work very well, in my opinion. The bitter finish did a good job of leaving a bad taste in my mouth. I'm sure hopheads and other folks may really enjoy this beer, but it's just not for me.
Grade: D+
Price Paid: $1.66 (12 oz bottle)
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