This may be the final installment of my intermittent amateurish beer review series, at least for the foreseeable future. A family member seems to have some serious issues with alcoholism, and I will consequently not be drinking any alcohol in solidarity with their hopeful recovery.
This was the last brew I had on hand for review, and I was saving it for a special occasion, but circumstances changed. I will not be resupplying. It also took me some time to gather my thoughts for this post. I offer my apologies for any clumsiness or preachiness that may still bleed through.
So, let's see if this ends on a high note.
Today's brew is FivePine Chocolate Porter from Three Creeks Brewing Co. of Sisters, Oregon.
"A robust porter that features 2 lbs per barrel of the finest Belgian chocolate, creating a slightly toasty pint with underlying chocolate sweetness."
This is very chocolatey. It is also quite malty, and not especially bitter at all. But it's not like a cheap corn adjunct lager. It's a thick brew. You can almost chew it.
Do you like liquid chocolate cake at 6.2% ABV? You might like this.
Do you like cheap beer made with corn and rice that you can happily chug by the gallon during a football match? This is not your beer.
All told, I am pleased that this was not a disappointment, even though this individual's alcoholism is. I have a childhood friend who is in recovery from alcoholism, and I know people who have kicked some pretty hard drugs. Some people can enjoy some intoxicating substances safely, but others cannot.
If you drink at all, I ask that you honestly examine your consumption habits, and seek help if you are an addict. I don't know what to believe about addiction, or whether it can be overcome through willpower alone, but I ask you to do whatever it takes.
If alcohol, tobacco, sugar, weed, or anything else has that strong an ownership over you, you are not a whole, free individual. Please, be free, and drink responsibly, even if that means just drinking water.
As last beers go, this sounds like a good one
Here’s one for the road
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