 dutch23mp (160), Mount Prospect, Illinois, USA
May 9, 2009 Updated: Jul 10, 2009The taste of roasted malts really comes through on this wonderful beer. to think that they came up with this old recipe is great. Tasted this at a beer fest and would like to get a couple of bottles.
l1br4r14n (274), Washington, Washington DC, USA
Apr 29, 2009 Aroma of yeast, chocolate and roasted barley. Pours dark brown, nearly black with a small khaki head. Flavor of chocolate, roast barley and raisins. Clean finish, refreshing for such a dark beer.
CanIHave4Beers (835), Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Apr 28, 2009 Backlog Night!
This porter pours a nice deep reddish brown with a medium tan head with some nice lace. The aroma is very pleasant with a lot of chocolate right up front with some mild plum, roastiness and a bit of alcohol. The flavor is kind of rustic in it’s own way, I’m not sure how to put my finger on what I mean by "rustic" but in this case it’s a good thing. the flavor certainly showcases chocolate with some roastiness and almost a rye character, it finishes off with some dry fruitiness or raisins and a mild hop profile. Everything seems to balance very nicely in this one/ the mouth feel is very silky.
Plamadude30k (122), Tucson, Arizona, USA
Apr 28, 2009 A nicely nutty aroma and taste with good complementing earthy notes. Malts are also evident, though in the background. A solid porter.
drseusszb200 (185), Florida, USA
Apr 27, 2009 poured dark with a white head that faded quickly. smelled of roasted malts. tastes of roasted malt and coffee. sweet aftertaste
jbye4334 (652), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Apr 10, 2009 (bottle). Pours a dark brown color. Medium size tan head, with minimal lacing. Malty and nutty aroma. Tastes of roasted malt, nut, and light coffee. Smooth finish. Soft carbonation.
ben4321 (957), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Apr 6, 2009 Location: 12 oz bottle from Gilly’s, 4/6/09
Under the Original Flag Porter Name
Aroma: Nothing too strong here, chocolate, brown sugar, molasses, roasted malts
*Strength increases quite a bit as it warms
Appearance: Dark brown, with slight red hue, medium brownish head dissipates pretty quickly
Flavor: Similar to the nose, these is some nose-like sweetness, and a little hop bitterness in there as well, though its pretty well hidden
Palate: Moist, thick, smooth, not too heavy
Overall Impression:
This one was decent, but it could certainly use a little more character. Not bad, and as it warms the flavors release a touch, improving it slightly, and certainly an interesting story too.
Elwood (667), Leesburg, Virginia, USA
Mar 26, 2009 12 oz. bottle. Pours a deep brown with a very fizzy head. The head disappears in mere seconds and leaves no lacing. The nose was solid with roasted malt, coffee, grain, a hint of chocolate, and a bit of a metallic odor. The carbonation must have all left because the carbonation in the mouthfeel was low. Roasted malt, caramel, and chocolate notes dominate the palate. Finish is good with some lingering roastiness and chocolate. Very good drinkability and overall a very solid example of the style.
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