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We have sampled several flavoured porters from Bricknell Brewery, but this is one without any additions, a true Victorian style porter.
Once again, the name given to the beer has a Hull connection, this time one of the more well known ones. William Wilberforce was MP for the city (1780-84) and played an important role in the abolition of slavery. His house in the city is preserved and is a museum.
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- Name : Wilberforce Porter
- Brewery: Bricknell Brewery, Hull
- Hops : Not specified
- Grain : Pale, Crystal, Chocolate, brown, oat and wheat malts
- Aroma : Malty with a hint of coffee
- Appearance : Black with a brown head and very effervescent pour
- Body : Full bodied, well carbonated and excellent head retention
- Taste : Malty with a dry finish with hints of coffee earthiness
- Dietary restrictions : None noted
A true traditional style porter that lets the malt do the talking. There is a nice depth and complexity from the malt which requires no additives to make an impressive beer. Not as strong as some of their other porters but that again is more in keeping with a traditional recipe. One I will definitely drink again.
Peter’s overall rating: 3.9/ 5.0
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