HOSPITAL PORTER 8.0% ABV
Greenwich Through & Through
Oak Aged & Blended
The London brewers were at the forefront of applying new scientific and technological advances to beer making. Consequently the manufacture of Porter changed considerably during its life. By the time the Old Brewery was built in 1836 Porter was a blend of 'stock' or 'stale' beer, matured in giant wooden tuns for up to two years, with young or 'mild' beer.
Meantime Hospital Porter is made in the same fashion. Twelve months oak aging has lent a woody, smokiness to our 'stock' Porter, which we have blended with a younger beer. This latter adds vitality to the brew. Hospital Porter one beer that is best not overchilled, and, like the original Porters, will mature with age.
This beer is only available on draught at the Old Brewery at the Old Royal Naval Hospital. We have done our best to ensure that the beer would be recognisable to the retired sailors whom the original Royal Naval Hospital brewery was set up to supply.
Food Pairings
Meantime Hospital Porter goes well with native or rock oysters,steamed venison pudding or offal of any sort.
Availability
Only on sale at the Old Brewery, Greenwich.
