Barleys Pint O Joe

Enjoyed at the Smokehouse location on tap, this beer has created a local sensation using local gourmet store’s purchase of high quality coffee. Intended as a limited release for the winter, this has been kept on in the lineup. And it is mostly that. Coffee aroma, very dark with an off-white head. The coffee was well done. A bit watery in mouthfeel.

Growler at 2008 DLD, thanks to whomever brought this: Very deep brown hue with a small tan head and okay lacing. The aroma has notes of oats, walnut, chocolate, vanilla, espresso, herbal hops, and earthy yeast esters. The taste starts with a quick dose of sweet malt followed quickly by a smack of coffee bitterness and some herbal hop bitterness. Light prune and green tea notes as well. The mouth feel is thin to medium-bodied with an ashy finish. A solid brew all around but then again I like coffee.

In short: A very smooth and fruity Porter of average quality
How: Tap at brewpub (SmokeHouse location, AleHouse #2)
The look: Black body with a small beige head
In long: Smooth creamy body reminiscent of Oatmeal Stouts. Not much roasted feeling. Just a mash of dark malts with some raisins and some prunes flavours. I though the chocolate and coffee were taking a backseat although they were supposed to be the dominant flavours. I even got some bananas when I closed my eyes and forget it was a black beer. I also saw some hot chicks on a beach when I closed my eyes and forget I was a beer-geek in a brewpub.

DLD ’08: Growler: Pours a dark brown with a black head. Aroma, roasted coffee notes, chocolate. Flavor, roasted malts, lots of coffee, chocolate, a little thin for the body.

Had on tap at the Smokehouse. Dark brown/black pour. Nice creamy head. Aroma of dark chocolate and coffee. I prefer a sweeter porter, but found this surprisingly delicious! Taste was very much roasted flavored coffed. Very good.