Brewery: O’Hanlons
Location: Exeter, England
ABV: 4.8%
Version: 500ml bottle

CAMRA Champion Bottle Conditioned Beer of Britain Gold Award 2003 & 2007

I didn’t know what to expect when I first got this. The idea intrigued me but I wasn’t sure I was going to like it. Mixing port and beer just seems asking for trouble. However, I’m glad I went for it.

As expected it pours a rich black colour with a slight reddish tint. The aroma is a lovely chocolately stout with a hint of smoke in the background, with the port adding some subtle wine notes. As far as taste goes it’s very smooth; chocolately, creamy, with some of the bitterness calmed down by the port but not overly so and some of that smokiness backing it all up. A very pleasant and enjoyable brew, certainly worth checking out.