Denver, Colorado-based River North Brewery knocked it out of the park with 'Midnight Hike,' an imperial chocolate porter that offers a rich taste, pleasing texture and altogether memorable drinking experience in every setting.
This particular chocolate porter was brewed by utilizing as many as 10 pounds of cacao nibs per barrel, with vanilla added to the delectably creamy nature of the beer. The end result is a beer that features complex layers of caramel, chocolate and vanilla. The beer is venerated for its creamy head that offers noticeable hints of roasted malt as far as aroma is concerned.
The 'Midnight Hike' chocolate porter comes in at 11.1 percent ABV, making it a delightfully bold beverage. The beer can be purchased at River North's taprooms in 375 ml bottles, and can also be enjoyed on tap.
Decadent Chocolate Porters
This Imperial Porter Offers a Delightfully Rich Drinking Experience
Trend Themes
1. Craft Beer - Craft breweries can innovate by experimenting with unique flavor combinations and brewing techniques to create rich and memorable drinking experiences like chocolate porters.
2. Specialty Ingredients - Utilizing premium ingredients like cacao nibs and vanilla can distinguish a brewery's beer offerings, and create an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the craft beer industry.
3. High ABV Beers - Brewers can differentiate themselves by creating bold and flavorful beers with high alcohol by volume, like River North's 11.1 percent ABV 'Midnight Hike' chocolate porter.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Brewery - Craft breweries can capitalize on the trend of chocolate porters and differentiate themselves in a crowded market by creating unique and innovative beer offerings.
2. Specialty Foods - The trend of incorporating chocolate into beer can create opportunities for specialty food manufacturers to offer unique and decadent food pairings for beer enthusiasts.
3. Alcohol and Beverage - The trend of high ABV chocolate porters can influence the alcohol industry to create more bold and flavorful beer offerings for consumers who seek unique drinking experiences.