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Thoughts On My First Time Attending CBC...Finally

This is a long overdue piece, but time and life always bring surprises, delays, and all kinds of unexpected curveballs. This being said, I am finally getting time to get caught up and share some of the great happenings over the last few months and the first half of the year. This piece is just that, and a big thanks to the Brewers Association for the recent Craft Brewers Conference that took place in Indianapolis from April 28-May 1st this year. Attending the event as a media presence was a great opportunity to get behind the scenes with the many companies that are bringing success to the craft brewing industry. From the breweries to the suppliers and marketers, and all that make it happen…it was a worthwhile experience. I had the honor to meet and talk with some legendary folks from the beer world, and here, just like many of the events that I have been a part of, the beer industry is one of the most welcoming and community-building ones that I have ever seen. It is something to see. ...
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Tasting Bell's Porter

Another beer makes this another beerventure, and I have chosen another one from that great mitten state of Michigan. This is a look at the Porter from Bell’s Brewery. This year-round offering carries an ABV of 5.6% and an unconfirmed IBU of 27 as shown on Untappd. It poured a great dark color in appearance with a one finger or so cream colored head. The aromas easily came out of the glass and I was able to quickly detect the notes of roastiness from the malts. This also kicked over well into the taste making it an easily enjoyable beer. You can see my video for more of the details but for me it proved to be very good, earning a solid 4 out of 5 for my Untappd rating.

Brewer Notes:

Our award winning Porter bridges the gap between malty brown ales and heavily roasted stouts. Notes of chocolate, coffee and roasted barley are offset with just a slight hop bitterness. Enjoy any time of the year.

Alcohol By Volume: 5.60%

Original Gravity: 1.06

Shelf Life: 6 Months

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER 12 OZ. SERVING)

Calories: 183

Carbs: 17.9

FOOD PAIRINGS

Bell's Porter can be used like Best Brown, but you will also want to consider more earthy, mushroom-like flavors that lend to even richer dishes - ones that utilize cream. Stroganoff is one example. Also try this beer with BBQ, sausage, blackened fish, beef (grilled, roasted, broiled or stew), Cajun food or meatloaf.

Dessert: Chocolate peanut butter cookies, bananas Foster or toasted coconut cookie bars

Cheeses: Blue, smoked Gouda, Gruyere, Tilsit, Cabot smoked cheddar and Camembert

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