La Cerveceria Astilleros- Acan “Chufa” Horchata Porter
Overview
- Brewery: La Cerveceria Astilleros
- Beer Style: Horchata Porter, Porter
- ABV: 6.2%
- IBU: 32
- Format Reviewed: Can 473 ml
- Brewery Web Page: More info
La Cerveceria Astilleros- Acan “Chufa” Horchata Porter Review
Cyperus esculentus, also called chufa or tiger nut, is cultivated as a snack or much more commonly as an essential ingredient in Aqua de Horchata. Horchata is a plant (often rice) based drink popular in Mexico and Spain. Vanilla and Cinnamon are also common ingredients.
La Cerveceria Astilleros, the Mexican inspired brewery in North Vancouver, has a Horchata flavoured porter called Acan “Chufa” Horchata Porter. It is black with a medium tan head that lingers. The aroma is roasted barley with notes of vanilla and nuttiness. It is full-bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour really pops with big roasted nuts, vanilla milkshake and a soft roast bitterness. The cinnamon is very faint compared to the bigger flavours until the long finish when a savoury spiciness makes an appearance. The lactose sweetness is subdued and in the background.
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Appearance(3.75)
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Aroma(4)
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Palate(3.75)
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Flavour(4)
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Overall Enjoyment(4)
About This Beverage
- Colour: Black
- Head Size & Retention: Normal head + retention
- Carbonation: Mild Carbonation
- Clarity: Clear
- Balance: Very Malty
- Drinkability: Definitely Drinkable
- Enjoyment: I would recommend this beer to a friend
- Malt Characteristics: Rich/Sweet, Nutty, Toasty/Roasty
- Other Flavours/Aroma: Pepper/Spice, Lactose, Chufa Nut
- Palate: Full Bodied
Summary
This Horchata Porter from La Cerveceria Astilleros has great roastiness and nuttiness with notes of cinnamon and lactose sweetness.
Pros
Chufa nut provides a great nuanced nuttiness to this porter.
Cons
Not for the lactose intolerant.
