#256 Red Hook - Black Hook

Red Hook Brewery is known as one of the first craft breweries that Anheuser-Busch had part ownership of. Currently AB only has 25% ownership and handles distribution through their large distribution and trucking network.

There is only a slight chocolate aroma with a hint of lager chalky smell, but a very light aroma. The color is black like the name implies but some light gets though with red highlights. The foam pours thick and has good retention.

The taste is dry with grainy malt flavors. The chalky lager aroma is present in the taste, blending with the dry chocolate taste. There is a slight tannin based bitterness that seems to fit with the other flavors. The mouthfeel is thin as porters tend to be. The finish is dry with some bitterness.

I am not a big fan of this beer. Too dry with too much tannin flavors. There are a lot better porters on the market.