Megalodon Imperial Coffee Porter

It's always fun to drink a beer with can or bottle art that my kids are fascinated by.  And i guess if you put a picture of shark on the can, you're gonna have their attention.  It's cool when the beer is great too.  The Megalodon Imperial Coffee Porter from Virginia's Champion Brewing does it right, the 10% ABV brew pouring a dark, blackish brown with a tan head.  Aromas of roasted coffee beans, chocolate, and some hints of cream or vanilla hit the nose quick, and the flavor is heavy on the coffee and chocolate with some notes of cream and dark fruit that finishes just a little bit boozy.  Yum.

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Port City Optimal Wit

Thank you, thank you, thank you to my friend over on the east coast who was in town for ACL Fest this last weekend and brought me a care package, a variety of beers from Port City Brewing in Alexandria, Virginia.  Last night, after some furniture assembly, i broke into the Optimal Wit, a Belgian white brewed with coriander and orange peel.  The beer pours a light and hazy yellow with a white and sudsy head.  Aromas of citrus, the aforementioned coriander, wheat, and some light notes of pepper are most prevalent, while the taste smooth with predominant flavors of citrus and wheat.  It's a very refreshing brew, and it hit the spot.  A very good witbier.

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Port City Brewing Tartan Ale

Lately there has been a trend among my out-of-town friends to bring me beer when they pass through Austin.  This needs to continue.  One of the latest comes from Alexandria, Virginia's Port City Brewing Company.  Tartan Ale, their seasonal springtime effort, is a scotch ale, and a very tasty one to boot.  The beer pours a dark amber with a minimal head and light carbonation.  As for the aroma, it's pretty malty with hints of fruit that translate well to the flavor of the brew, a combination of said malts and accented fruit with a sweet caramel or almost a dark chocolate feel.  It's lovely and very easy to drink.  Thank you Tammy.

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