Imperial Holiday Porter
On tap at the Farmers' Cabinet. A: The porter is dark, nearly a stout, although it's difficult to make out complex hues in the darkened interior of the Farmers' Cabinet. S: Spices are soft, aided by the Belgian yeast strain that adds a light fruitness to the darker porter aromas of chocolate and char. The pumpkin additions add some body but not enough to trigger my far of pumpkin beers. T: The juxtaposition of dark grains and Belgian yeast is always interesting, roasted with musty fruitiness. Pumpkins, both sweet and otherwise, add to the body without leaving any starchiness behind. The sweetness is egged on by the the yeast strain. The porter never becomes too strong, instead the darker malts add a chocolate flavor into the mix. The ale is a little boozy, so moderation helps. M: This isn't a true-on pumpkin ale, rather it is supporting only. The saison yeast and darker malts create a fruity strength that is right for the season.