2.9 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 11/20
Date: September 09, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub
Appearance: clear dark brown with ruby edges, fine tan head, heavy lace
Aroma: light dry chocolate aroma with faint hops
Body: creamy body
Flavor: rich dry chocolate flavor, good dose of roasted, robust biterness follows the dark malts, just a hint of caramel sweetness, long bitter finish
Overall: a really nice dry porter
Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 2.9/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: ** /4
2.9 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 11/20
On-draft at DK on the pier. A light roasty and dark character, this porter also displays a slight tinny and metallic aftertaste. Finishes fairly dry with faint hints of dark chocolate and light coffee with an off mineral flavor in the finish. I get absolutely no hop aroma from this one which contradicts the brewery’s description. Otherwise superb flavor profile, however it could use a bit more of everything (alcohol, gravity, malt, roast, hops) and the metallic finish is a concern.
3.7 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 17/20
Being fairly novice at beer tasting but a coffee roaster and cupper, I’m fairly impressed with the malt tones similar to molasses in the immediate finish of the beer. It has an smooth finish and what I’d call a medium body. Definitely the best beer from Diamond Knot imho.
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Dark and creamy looking. Nice aroma of biscuit malt and a bit of sweetness. Medium body although feels a tad thin. But overall taste is very nice.
3.6 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 12/20
On draft at brewery. Pours dark brown, tan head with great lacing. Wonderful roasted nut aroma. Taste was a bit sweet, but medium body goes down easily.
3.5 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
Tap at Lincoln Ave; nice balance between the bitterness and malt; they use Galena and Williamette hops in this one; pours black with tones of red; tasty. (#28)
3.7 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
Taster – Diamond Knot Brewery – Mukilteo, WA
Good color, clarity with great aroma. Huge chocolate and coffee flavors. The malts and spices added where awesome. I loved drinking this beer. One of the better porters out there.
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
on tap at the brewpub in mukilteo. black pour. tan head and a fair bit of lacing. burnt chocolate malt aroma. taste follows suit. finish is a little on thin side - coffee bitterness. K-7
3.4 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Draught @ the brewpub. Pours an almost black color with a tan head. Has a roasted malty chocolate aorma. Roasted malty chocolate flavor with some hints of coffee. Has a rosated malty chocolate finish.
3.4 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
On draught at the brewpub in Mukilteo, Washington. Pours an opaque dark brown brew with a creamy off-white head that quickly dissipates to a fine film and thin off-white ring. Aroma of roasted dark malts, some chocolate, ice tea, and a touch of coffee. Taste is medium bodied, very light carbonated with a more toasted dark malt, some floral hops, chocolate and some earthy herbs. Finish has a mild bitterness with a semi-dry toasted dark malt aftertaste.
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