 Ernest (4178), Boulder, Colorado, USA
Jan 1, 2006 Draught.
Head is mostly lasting.
Body is dark brown.
Aroma is moderately malty (caramel, chocolate, coffee), with a note of vanilla.
Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, lightly bitter.
Finish is lightly sweet, lightly acidic, lightly to moderately bitter.
Light to medium body, watery/creamy texture, soft carbonation.
A little thin and kinda bland, but ok.
luckygirl (1212), Longmont, Colorado, USA
Dec 31, 2005 Had this on-tap at the brewery. Beer poured a clear, very dark, nearly opaque brown color with a small, creamy, lasting tan head. The aromas contain notes of dark chocolate, lightly smokey peat and coffee. The flavor is initially quite salty and slightly sweet but mostly bland with a very short, smokey finish. Unlike any other porter I’ve had yet, and a little off-putting. The palate was medium-to-thick with a velvety texture and soft carbonation.
Crosling (1598), Loveland, Colorado, USA
Dec 12, 2004 Cask. Subtle, fruity malt driven aroma giving hints of cream, milk, chocolate, coffee and roasted malts. Very coffeeesque, definately showing the use of black malt. Lingering coffee flavor, especially on the finish. Other fruity, malty flavors (chocolate, pit fruit) and a very low hop and bitterness level. Watery texture. One I won’t be having again.
Drew (2374), Kent, Ohio, USA
Jul 13, 2004 Dark brown/black with edges of ruby and a short tan head. Roasty flavors in a thinner body. Finish was dry with a light sourness
Murphy (1759), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Jul 2, 2004 Cask. Very foamy and creamy head. Nice malty body, but could use more. Taste has a little coffee but minimal roastedness. Very little hops. Drinkable off cask, but I wouldn’t bother from the kegs.
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