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Front Porch Wallingford
GYPSY
ROUTE: I-91 South
Founded: 2016
Impression
This brewery is closed. I was confused by Front Porch on approach. It seemed dug into the side of a storage locker, with astroturf, and I could not see the bar at first glance. But Front Porch was on North Plains Industrial Road, among the tool shops and warehouses that shelter west Wallingford from civilization and the bustle of life. It was early September, the weather was still summery, but only humid enough to warrant a sweater. There was a threat of rain somewhere in the distance. The Regulars were in; the atmo was very mellow and congenial. If I did not seize the moment to enjoy my beer, I would regret it. All to say that I developed a crush on this brewery, and when it ceased operations, I was sad. Front Porch now operates out of 12% in North Haven, which is a great place in its own right. Still, setting makes at least 50% of the experience, and Front Porch had setting locked up. Thus pass the glories of the world...
BEERS TASTED
Beer 1: Killer Limes from Outer Space (6% abv) A collaboration with Hoax Brewing, KLOS is a sour with limes and vanilla. Good carbonation; light, great lime taste, and surprisingly no vanilla to taste. (Tasted at Front Porch Brewing 9/12/19.)
Beer 5: When I Rest, I Rust (5.2% abv) Decent, but tapers quickly. Good head and carbonation; some banana flavor. (Tasted at CT Beer Festival, XL Center 4/22/23.)
Beer 2: Parti-gal (5% abv) Berliner w/ strawberry flavoring. Strawberry was kinda light. (Tasted at Front Porch Brewing 9/12/19.)
Beer 6: Best Beans Forever Double Coffee Stout (9.0% abv) Very average. (Tasted at CT Beer Festival, XL Center 4/22/23.)
Beer 3: Finger Guns Sour IPA (5.6% abv) Disjointed, not focused and crisp. (Tasted at Front Porch Brewing 9/12/19.)
Beer 7: Cosmic Brownie Bday Stout (11.0% abv) Uses cacao nibs, vanilla, and brownies. Aroma like hot cocoa from a machine. Long. OK, but over the top on chocolate flavor. (Tasted at CT Beer Festival, XL Center 4/22/23.)
Beer 4: Not of this Earth Imperial Stout (13% abv) Again, a bit disjointed.
Alcohol and coffee elements do not meld on the palate, but create contrasting tastes. (Tasted at Front Porch Brewing 9/12/19.)
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