Breaking News - More Honors For BridgePort Stout and Porter
February 1, 2000 -- BridgePort Porter and Black Strap Stout Rated 'Exceptional' By Chicago's Beverage Testing Institute
BridgePort Brewing Company has been awarded an 'Exceptional' rating for its Porter and Black Strap Stout from Chicago's Beverage Testing Institute (BTI). BridgePort Porter earned the second highest rating among 12 other Porters that were submitted. BridgePort Black Strap Stout also garnered the second highest score in the category of 13 competitors. BridgePort ales outranked the leading brand in the Porter and Stout categories in the Oregon and Washington markets.
BridgePort Porter is bottle-conditioned, having undergone a secondary fermentation in the very bottle from which it is served. After the initial fermentation, the beer is bottled and a small amount of yeast is added. The bottle is crowned, then stored up to three weeks to allow the beer to come to full condition. This process creates a Porter that is rich and creamy, allowing the complex flavors of the beer to come through.
A descendent of its traditional Irish counterparts, BridgePort Black Strap Stout is made with a touch of black strap molasses to add a sweet subtlety to the rich flavor of roasted malt.
Founded 'in 1981, BTT conducts tests in their Chicago-based tasting lab. The organization produces respected, comprehensive buying guides for wine, beer and spirits.
BridgePort Brewing Company, located in Portland's historical "Pearl District," is Oregon's Oldest Craft BreweryTM. BridgePort ales are distributed in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, Colorado and Northern California.
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