27 Feb 2009
Core Porter right from the Keg
Author: skotmigloor
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About: I recall my first sip of beer very fondly. At a very early age I was watching a baseball game with my father, and he noticed I was curious as to the colorful red and white canned beverage in his hand and finally offered me a sip. At that point I felt like I was a part of something special. As I was never able to touch those elusive drinks prior to that moment, I felt like a grown man, sipping the sudsy elixir with my dad watching sports on the tv screen.
That was a one time event though, and it wasnt until my teen years when I realized the magical effects beer can have at social functions. I became enamored immediately with the level of fun that can be had while drinking what I also had confessed was the most refreshing drink in existence.
After years of experimenting with every drink available to me, I have found my tastes and preferences have matured. Still, more so than ever I am driven by the quest to find the ultimate beverage. Though I know there is no such thing I am always trying something new to find my favorites. I enjoy variety, and also believe the only way to discover truly what you enjoy the most is by trying everything you can. Not only do you learn about the various styles and flavors associated with the many kinds of beer, but you also learn what you like as well as what perhaps you are not particularly fond of. There is a time and a mood for just about any style of beer crafted today, and the more you experience the better you are prepared to suit your own tastes.
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Today I was finally able to come homw from a rough week of work, open my fridge, and serve myself a porter that I made myself. Let me tell you all, tingles shot up my spine and I felt a sense of pride and accomplishment that left me elated, even before I tried the brew!
Take a look up there, do you see the finished result, it even looks like a porter! It has a slight malty scent and a dash of hop can be detected to my delight. The taste is smooth and easy drinking, well balanced with a medium body and a slightly bitter finish. Recall, this is only my second attempt at brewing, and really my first solo shot where I was not intoxicated while I brewed. Our pale ale was good, but I couldnt even describe it as a pale, this beer is actually detectable as a porter! Pride has engulfed my being yet again, I love home brewing.
Tags: brew, draft, keg, porter, pride, tap
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