#239 Great Lakes Brewing Co. - Edmund Fitzgerald Porter

The Edmund Fitzgerald was the largest ship on the great lakes until 1970's. On November 10, 1975, the Edmund Fizgerald sank suddenly, without sending any distress signals, in 530 feet of water. I've spent time on the great lakes and the size of the boats used on lake in the interior of the country is always surprising, would only expect boat this big only on the open ocean.

The aroma is roasty with coffee and chocolate notes. The color is black as can be, not light passing through this one. The head is thin, just barely covering the glass.

The taste is malty and dry. There is dark roast malt flavors with the taste of grain. The coffee aroma is weaker in the taste, just some hints of coffee. There is a pronounced tannin flavor making the beer a bit harsh. There is not any noticeable hop flavor, the bitterness could be from the tannins or the hops. The mouthfeel is thin as normal for a porter. The finish is dry and roasty.

This is an ok beer. I don't really like the tannin flavors, I prefer coffee flavors from a porter.