Brewery: Left Hand Brewing Company
ABV: 7.8%
Serving method: 12-oz draft in a mug
Born/Bottled/Shipped on: Unknown
Fade to Black Volume 2 is a limited edition porter (officially a Baltic porter) from Left Hand Brewing Company, also known as "Elbow something" in certain circles. And if you're wondering, a Baltic porter is just a stronger porter, usually in the 7% and above range.
This beer is a very dark beer, probably in the solid black category. It poured with a caramel colored head around an inch thick. This lasted a decent amount of time, and it left a very thick lacing on the glass. The aroma is a mix of coffee, chocolate, and something smoky or roasted.
Fade to Black has a slight sweetness to it and the expected amounts of coffee and chocolate from the smell. It also has a slightly dry finish and a little bit of bitterness in the aftertaste. I suspect these are a result of the style, which adds something to make the beer a bit more acidic. The carbonation is nice and light, and works perfectly for this beer.
Final thought - This beer is pretty good. Kathryn and I agreed that it would probably be delicious with a meaty meal like a rack of ribs or a big fat steak. Sadly, I'll probably have to wait for Volume 3 to have this again, as I have read that it was only brewed once.
-Jon
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