The flu knocked the crap out of me, quite literally. I have been pretty much out of commission since my last beer review. At first I had thought I had just over-did it with a big beer, but when I came home with a 102 temp I knew something wasn't right. Now after nursing my system for a few days I finally feel good enough to have a beer. I wanted to try something a little on the tame side so as to not to completely shock my system. Luckily I still had some beers from my Red X beer run, including some Crown Valley Brewing Plowboy Porter. I really enjoyed the Antique Amber Lager I had reviewed earlier, plus Crown Valley has just announced a new beer to their line up. So I thought this would be a good way to start.
12 oz bottle poured into a standard shaker pint. Tall two and a half finger width of light tan head. The head has a chunky and sticky texture and leaves moderate lacing. Color at first seems a solid dark brown, yet when held to the light it reveals a dense clarity and a reddish brown color.
Smell has an earthy herbal aroma. I get sarsaparilla and licorice with a chocolate malt background. Taste is not as sweet as the smell. It is more bitter and herbal. It could be that the herbal quality is just more intense. Still very earthy with a little hint of mint. Chocolate malt still keeps balance.
Mouthfeel is on the light creamy side. Not overly filling, actually pretty satisfying texture. The herbal quality is an interesting take on the porter. This is a good one to give a try.
Something I had done when I first started Show-Me Beer was match a song to a beer. I was using Blip.fm, but it has been awfully glitchy lately. Some friends have started using lala, so I thought I would give it a shot. So, for Plowboy Porter, I give you Plowed by Sponge.
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