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Samuel Adams Honey Porter

I still have a couple samples left from a mixed Samuel Adams Brewmaster's Collection, so I decided to pop the top on a Honey Porter this afternoon since it's rainy and not particularly pleasant outside.  As you can see in the photo, this beer has a nice thick head and the rich dark color you would expect from a porter.  From the website:

Samuel Adams Honey Porter is a full-flavored, full-bodied English porter with a substantial roasted malt character, offering a smooth, rounded finish. This beer is brewed with traditional English Ale hops and is dry-hopped with East Kent Goldings, known for their spicy aroma and distinctive, earthy flavor. We brew Honey Porter with Scottish heather honey which balances the spiciness of the hops.

This brew is the perfect complement to glazed ham, spicy chili, and roasted vegetables like beets and carrots, which bring out the herbal notes found in the hops and the sweetness of the honey.  Samuel Adams® Honey Porter also pairs well with rich desserts such as baklava and molasses cookies.

As I have said before, Samuel Adams beers (Boston Brewing Company) are some of the few really good beers that you can usually find in your local grocery stores...