$6.99 from Brawley’s, Charlotte, NC, USA. 500 mL bottle. Attractive label with the words “God Jul” replaced with “Winter Ale”. Expecting this to make it to GA eventually, but I thought I should snag it in NC – just in case. Very impressed with the Nogne offerings so far, this was no exception.
Pour into the 16 oz American “pint” glass is dark brown with a creamy head and some lace. Decent carbonation, but the body is a little murky. Roasted, malts in the nose, with a tinge of smoke.
Gosh, this is good. Lots of cream in taste. Very mild roasted bitterness, a tiny bit of alcohol but a perfect Porter character. Alcohol is there in the finish too, but it is very light. Mild chocoalte notes (I actually tried this with a Belgian truffle and it just about blew me away). WOW! Considering the alcohol and the style, this is amazingly drinkable.
Another great offering from this brewer, and a delcious combination of Porter and light (if it is possible), American chocolate Double Stout. Nowhere near as heavy as the Stateside version, but this manages to capture all the best aspects. Very, very good.