4.7 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 19/20
Very impressed with this porter. For a widely distributed beer, this one really scores high. Great, rich flavor and solid looking beer.
4.5 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
Very different on tap from in bottle. A Scotch Porter (listed as such when on tap, but not in the bottle), the bottle version is slightly undercarbonated and a little thin tasting. Still quite good, but a little like toasted barleywater. On tap, however, it is world class, malty and sweet with a little alcohol bite on top. This beer (on tap) is far better than I thought would come from the J.W. Dundee line, I think they should promote it heavily and come up with a stout as well.
4.5 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
After dozens of these, and the novelty of being 75c wearing off, still my favorite. Way better than Guinness. But-
ESSENTIAL- serve warm in a frosted/frozen glass. This will bring out a thick, tasty head with bitter, nutty, and alcohol flavors, removing these from the liquid, and making the carbonation properly light for the style. Now, the strongest flavor is sweet chocolate malt.
Do not chill beer before pouring gently into frosted glass. There are some serious flaws and bitterness when served normally. It is a shame the bottle has no instructions, given the difference it makes.
4.2 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
12oz brown bottle as part of a multi-pack. Pours a dark brown/black nearly opaque body with ruby-red highlights and a half inch of light tan head. Smells toasty with strong caramel notes and a hint of hops. Tastes toasty with toffee and caramel with slight grassy hops toward the finish. Medium-bodied with ample carbonation. A darn good porter for sure, much better than expected, and certainly the best beer from this brewer I’ve had so far.
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
Tan head, very dark brown color, aroma of roasted chocolate. Taste is slightly bitter enhanced by a slight sweetness. Nice coffee notes in the body, some roast. Smooth, but finishes rather sweet and a bit thin. Lighter body than a London Porter.
4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20
Pours really dark, thin head that disappears quick. No lacing. Smell is malty and kinda burned. Taste is also malty. Mouthfeel is crisp and dry. Good porter.
4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Pours an almost opaque dark brown/ruby red with a short lived head. Aroma dominated by chocolate and roasted malts. Very robust flavor up front with a slight thinness in the finish. Another surprisingly good beer from this brewery.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
Bottle (unchilled per goldtwins’ suggestion)... Clear, almost black, dark ruby ale with a mid-sized, creamy, cappuccino head. The aroma and flavor are all about creamy, rich milk chocolate. Tilts toward the sweet side of balance, flavor-wise, but pleasantly so. Full-bodied and creamy with near-spritzy carbonation. Chocolaty, roasted finish. What a pleasant surprise! Larry’s right; don’t drink it too cold... room temperature (70° in my case) is perfection. By far, the best offering from High Falls’ JW Dundee line! Big-time kudos to goldtwins for shipping this hidden gem to me!
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