Twin Barns Burlwood Porter

As we slide back into dark beer season, folks often categorize porters and stouts as the same type of beer. Although looking like close neighbors to each other, they are most definitely different which confuses newcomers to the craft beer scene. According to some of the online resources I checked out, it depends on the style or version of either porter or stout that defines its difference from the other. For example, an Irish stout may be more bitter and lighter body (thinner in my description), than most porters. Stouts generally use roasted barley which gives them their blackness where porters are a darker version of an English brown ale. In general, the brewing world lived by brown ales initially, then porters and then finally stouts as customers wanted more and more flavor. Which ever you gravitate toward, you will surely like our focus beer of the week, Burlwood Porter.
Two men have realized a dream and created a destination for craft beer lovers in the Lakes Region. Twin Barns Brewing Company, opened in July of 2019, with owners Dave Picarillo and Bruce Walton. They purchased the 1850’s barn which was previously the Antique Motorcycle Museum property on Rt 3, Meredith. Remodeling the inside of the co-joined barns allowed the wooden structure to be seen by craft beer lovers who would stop in. Downstairs is where the brew production happens. A 10-barrel state-of-the-art brewhouse was assembled where all TBBC beers are created. Brewer Randy Booth makes his delicious recipes there. Four ounce pours of the tap beers (called flights) are available as well as 16 oz pints and cans as well as growler fills. 16 oz four pack cans of Lake Cruiser, Palmer Town IPA and Burlwood Porter are currently available. Though the 8 tap Beer Garden is closed for the season, at least 8 taps of freshly made brews are available and their offerings are quite sensational. Find out more about TBBC at twinbarnsbrewing.com.
Burlwood Porter is a delightful creation and part of the core beers from Twin Barns. Based on an American porter style, roasted malts play a big role in the aroma and taste of this very balanced beer. Caramel, cocoa and loads of coffee notes are most present to your initial greeting. The late additions of Simcoe and Amarillo hops in the production add character to Burlwood, helping balance against the malts. At 6.5% ABV and 30 IBUs, Burlwood Porter is fairly full bodied without being overbearing. Enjoy this beer with a great hamburger when you visit Twin Barns.
BeerAdvocate.com hasn’t officially rated Burlwood Porter as of this writing. Folks that have tried it a posted a rating of 3.50 or above. Currently, you can find Burlwood Porter in 16 oz four pack cans at Twin Barns Brewing Company and Case-n-Keg, 5 Mill Street in Meredith. With each beer creation at Twin Barns, you should plan to visit them soon.