Southern Oregon Brewing Co. is a small brewery based out of Medford, OR. They are one of Southern Oregon's top breweries, but they haven't really caught on or made much of a buzz around Portland. Their barrel-aged stuff and barley wines always get great reviews, and I think they will definitely be getting more recognition in years to come. I haven't been too impressed with the few beers I've had from them, but I figured I'd give this porter a go.
It pours a very dark chocolate sort of brown with big brown head. It drained almost immediately and there was no lacing. The aroma is a very clean, dry malt with bit of a dark fruit character. Rich chocolate aroma that almost smells a bit burnt. That plum/dark fruit aroma is really shining through the more I smell it. Not getting any roast notes or other predictable scents you'd find in this style.
First impression upon taste is an overdose of chocolate. This might be one of the most chocolatey beers I've tried that doesn't actually have cocoa in it. Right before the chocolate burst, you can definitely pick up on some very dark, dry, bitter malt notes. It ends with a strong roast flavor that lingers in your mouth, which works perfectly after such a strong chocolate bomb. It is very thick and flavorful, though pretty easy to drink.
Southern Oregon Brewing Co. has really yet to catch my attention, but I think I'll remember this one. I have several friends that would just love this sort of thing, and it will make for great recommendations for anyone seeking a very chocolatey sort of beer. Well done, guys.
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