3.7 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
The beer after it release from the 12-ounce bottle set in the glass a clear brown as viewed by a soft white bulb, the is portly in size, a winsome light tan in color and the texture somewhat creamy, as it slowly fades away the residual lace forms a surrounding skirt upon the glass. Nose is sweet with a nice hint of lightly toasted grain, caramel, fresh and appealing to both the eye and the nose, start is lightly sweet with a delectable grain profile and the top light to moderate in feel. Finish has a purposeful acidity and the hops delightful in their spiciness, quite dry aftertaste with a nice drinking beer that left me quite satisfied.
3.3 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Pours a very opaque black, without much head. Nose is somewhat flat. Taste is light , full of chocolate, almost like drinking a chocolate soda. Drinks easy and for a porter somewhat thirst quenching. Landing dry and sweet. Interesting porter, but have had much better. Quaff score 6 / 10
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Pours a dark brown with a brown head and aroma of roasted malt. Taste is of sweet, of roasted malt, nuts, caramel, and chocolate with a dry finish. Drinkable, solid porter.
3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 11/20
A very light style of porter. Appears more like a brown ale. Some roasted aromatics, but fairly muddled on the nose. Malty palate with an effervessent
mouthfeel. Thin finish.
3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Darkest ruby brown, small beige head fades. Mild roasted malt aroma. Thin sweet dark malt taste, some caramel and chocolate. Low hopped, no bitterness. Fizzy, light and fruity finish makes it: LF (Lagerboy Friendly)
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Tap. Pours mostly clear, dark brown with thick, creamy beige head; good retention and spare lacing. Aroma is caramel malt, light roast, figs, grassy hops, and light woody notes. Flavor is malt dominate, light hops, and faint fruit esters; dry, roasted finish. Light/medium body, medium carbonation, and low warmth.
3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
12oz bottle. Opaque dark brown color, light brown head slowly fading to minimal. Bigger body, moderate carbonation. Light, bitter-sweet taste, some roastiness. Some chocolate malts. Decent, but not memorable.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20
A rather roasty and dark porter with a thin tannish head. Balanced and a bit malty, but not overly sweet. Light coffee flavor. Not at all heavy.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
29 nov 2011, bottle. Dark ruby. nose is meaty coffee. Thin body and a bit fizzy. Tastes of watery, burnt coffee with some tart notes. Crushed croutons. Pretty decent porter.
5 AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 20/20
UPDATED: MAY 5, 2012 Best beer I’ve had to date. Smells a bit like chocolate milk. Nice 2 finger head that lasted about 30 seconds. Nice dark brown color. Tastes fantastic. You can taste the chocolate immediately. Has a nice medium feel with a bit of fizz. Great finish at which point you can taste a nice flavor of coffee. A tiny bit of bitterness that makes it that much better. A little bit of an aftertaste that resembles the original taste almost completely.
4.9 AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 20/20
A great beer, if not the best for sure one of the top five porters out their. Great flavor and is a must when the weather is cold. Look for this beer to explode in popularity. One of the better beers Eel River makes.
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