 chronictonic (366), Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, USA
May 26, 2008
On tap - Capone’s (May 2008) - Dry, roasty aroma. Poured black and velvety in the glass. Flavor is crisp and dry, medium body with roasted malts the dominant flavor. That roasted malt flavor is expertly cut with a sharp hop bit that is perfect at cleansing the palate. This is similar to Iron Hill’s Pig Iron Porter, but IMHO, is much better. While Pig Iron is a bit bigger in the body, this one is more balanced between that roasted flavor and hop bite. This is one of the best porters I’ve had in a long time - if not ever.
nbutler11 (305), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Dec 3, 2008 Pours black with an amber tint from the tap at the brewery with a tan head. Loaded with cocoa, mild coffee, and wood chips. Tasty.
fidel (314), Livermore, California, USA
Nov 27, 2008 Dark brown, creamy, coffee, roasted malts, chocolate, little dark fruits, dry finish.
zappafan99 (351), Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA
Nov 26, 2008 Taste 11/8 Bottle. Opaque Black thin heavy head. Aroma: Coffee, Chocolate and toasted malt. Taste: A little smoke, toasted malt, mild chocolate, a light dark fruit sweetness. Not a dry stout, but leans that direction.
AgentSteve (928), SF Bay Area, California, USA
Nov 26, 2008 Nice attractive deep cola brown pour with a thick, smooth tight bubbled head. The nose is rich with coffee and chocolate and roasted malt. The flavor is quite the same, and quite enjoyable. Very smooth and clean dry finish.
timsilvia32 (286), from Michigan now in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Nov 20, 2008 Nice dark brown/black pour with a cream colored head. Earthy roast malt aromas. Tastes similarly with coffee and mocha tones. Solid medium body. Slight creaminess. Finish a little smokey with nice coffee and hop bitterness. Well balanced and drinkable. One of the best examples of the style I’ve had in a while.
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