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Here’s a deep, dark and delicious coffee porter from Huddersfield’s innovative Magic Rock Brewing Co. It’s made up of seven different malt varieties, which are infused with seven different types of coffee at three different times during the brew.
Tasting notes
Richly textured, yet keenly crisp, with coffee and dark chocolate
Aroma
Sweet toffee, coffee, dark cocoa and hints of vanilla
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If you’re an ale aficionado, you’ll recognise the distinctive Magic Rock design. This achingly cool brewery was set up in 2011 by brothers Richard and Jonny Burhouse, ably assisted by head brewer Stuart Ross. Trendy they may be, but it’s not a case of style over substance – a year after opening, they were named second best new brewery in the world by independent ratings site RateBeer. Common Grounds is at the dark end of their innovative range and an up-to-the-minute take on the traditional porter style. Rich, dark and chocolatey, with a coffee core, it’s lifted by a crisp, fruity element derived from three varieties of hops. Porter fans will adore this brooding beer, but its fresher side will appeal to those who prefer a crisper style.