Samuel Adams Holiday Porter
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Samuel Adams Holiday Porter has been described as... A traditional, British style. Robust and full bodied.
About the Beer
Introduced as a member of the Winter Classics Mix Pack in 2004, Samuel Adams Holiday Porter with its rich malt complexity has become a favorite among our winter seasonal brews. In total, five varieties of malted barley are used in the brewing process including a variety of German malt called Carafa. The Carafa gives our Holiday Porter its smooth, roasted malt character. Add generous portions of imported hops to the mix and one has a brew that is both robust and high in drinkability. Carafa is a registered trademark of Weyermann Malt, Bamburg, Germany.
History of the Beer
While Holiday Porter is a relatively new addition to the Samuel Adams Family of Beers, the Porter style itself dates back to the early 18th Century. After (or even during!) a long day of work, lifting and hauling all manner of things, the Porters of London wanted a robust and nourishing beer to reinvigorate their constitutions. The brewers of the day obliged them and the style has carried their name ever since.
About the Brewing
Samuel Adams Holiday Porter is brewed using East Kent Goldings and Fuggles, traditional British ale hops, as well as the German Noble Hop Spalt Spalter. It is dry hopped using the Goldings to give an even more authentic British hop character in both aroma and flavor. A small portion of flaked oats are also added to the brew’s complex blend of malt flavors. The oats help round off any roughness from the highly roasted malts and add a touch of silkiness to the finish.
