DC Brau Penn Quarter Porter

20140207:
This beer had a stronger coffee smell than that of recent porters I've tried. It had a very strong coffee bean taste. It was delicious. 5:44 PM ET

[20180704 Edit][Part of Beer Tasting - DC Brau]

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DC Brau Penn Quarter Porter

Relevant Links:
Penn Quarter Porter (DC Brau Website)
DC Brau Penn Quarter Porter (RateBeer.com)
Penn Quarter Porter | DC Brau Brewing Co. (BeerAdvocate.com)

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Website Information: (20180704)

LIMITED RELEASE
PENN QUARTER PORTER
VITAL STATISTICS

STYLE Robust Porter
COLOR Dark brown
ABV 5.5%
IBU 12

Penn Quarter Porter was our first in a line of draft and 22oz bomber limited-release beers, and it’s a robust porter! In the way that The Public™ is on the line between a pale ale and an IPA, this warming brew tiptoes the line between a porter and a stout – perfect for the cooler months in DC.

Available fall and winter in 12oz cans, draft and nitro.

TASTING NOTES
The roasted scent of baker’s chocolate and a hint of coffee offer a welcoming aroma to the dark depths of this robust porter as it tiptoes the line between porter and stout. Upon imbibing, chocolate and espresso notes engulf the tongue along with hints of ash and toasted brown sugar that linger toward the finish in creamy entanglement. Cocoa sweetness and slight burnt malt flavors play together throughout making this dark brew a year-round delicacy.

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Website Information: (20140207)

PENN QUARTER PORTER & OAKED PQP™
Penn Quarter Porter was our first in a line of draft and 22oz bomber limited-release beers, and it's a robust porter! Now available in Cans! In the way that The Public™ is on the line between a pale ale and an IPA, this is on the line between a porter and a stout - with chocolate notes and a dry, roasted finish.

In addition to our Penn Quarter Porter, we have a very special release, aged for six months in Roundstone Rye® whiskey barrels from Catoctin Creek distilling in Purcellville, Virginia. Catoctin Creek are not only talented distillers, but they are also local producers of some of the finest artisanal whiskey available on the East Coast.

Frequently Asked Questions About PQP

Q: Can I age/cellar Penn Quarter Porter?
A: Despite the lower alcohol volume, we think the complex nature of PQP will allow it to age and develop into something even more special, if cellared properly. Put a bottle away for a year, and see for yourself!

Q: "Why do you call this a 'limited-release' when it seems to be available all year round?"
A: Penn Quarter Porter is brewed in much smaller, tightly-controlled batches than the other flagship beers. PQP production may also change at any time in order to accommodate other seasonal releases.

Q: What/Where is Penn Quarter?
A: Penn Quarter Porter is named for the Penn Quarter area of Washington, D.C., which most notably houses Ford's Theatre, where President Abraham Lincoln was shot. It also is home to numerous bars, restaurants, and museums.

Awards

Penn Quarter Porter was the 2012 Gold Medal winner of the Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition.

VITAL STATISTICS
Style: Robust Porter
Color: Deep Chocolate Brown
ABV: 5.5%
Serving type: NOW IN CANS!
Availability: Semi-regular Release

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