Bluegrass Dark Star Porter

This is a great porter. Deep, dark color with a firm, long lasting head. Leaves a nice Brussels lace pattern behind. Flavor notes range from chocolate to coffee and espresso. Light hops bitterness is present and never forgotten throughout the glass. This porter never loses its oooommmph from start to finish. And at $6.99 a six pack this one is going to be a regular for me.

Originally reviewed back on 6/3/03. Received 4.45 score. Added to my RB list to check "Kentucky" as a beer state consumed. A favorite from a state I don’t see much beer from. Fantastic looking porter with an undying head. Great scents of roast and cocoa and some coffee bean. Solid flavors and a good drinker. Healthy body. Great beer.

12 oz bottle. Pours to a beautiful, deep brown, to black color, with a tall, whithe head, and a moderate carbonation. The nose is excellent with lots of good aromas of dark chocolate, coffee, mild roast, and some herbal hop aroma. The palate is firm, with good dark chocolate, and coffee flavor. This beer finishes with more really good chocolate, and coffee up front, then ends dry and roasty. Well done example of robust porter. Very fresh tasting, very delicious beer with excellent dark chocolate and coffee character. A great beer to match with pub grub, shell fish, or deserts.

There wasn’t a lot to the smell. The appearance was beautiful...a dark body with a tan head. The flavor was that of a mild porter. The subtle-nutty, coffee taste was delectible.

I’ll join my fellow Kentuckian in praise of this porter. Very pleasant roasted caramel aroma. Distinct coffee notes, with a very mild chocolate finish. Moderate body. The hops are well balanced and consistent from start to finish. If anything, it might be a little more assertive to qualify as a robust porter.