 tagz (310), USA
Sep 3, 2007 Updated: Jan 1, 2008
bottle. pours black with a lively tan head. aroma of barley and sweet cocoa. the first sip is quite thick and rich. clean malts, excellent bitter sweet chocolate and undertones of espresso. finishes with a brief splash of water which helps keep the palate fresh. nice moderate carbonation with tight crisp bubbles. the palate became thinner toward the bottom of the glass. re-rate: tasted much more tart hops this time around. dropped down impression. this is on par with the rogue mocha. i’d like to taste the two side by side.
kp (6300), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Oct 12, 2008 Date: 10/12/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party
Appearance: clear dark brown with ruby edges, fine tan head, sudsy lace,
Aroma: dry rich chocolate aroma,
Flavor: rich chocolate flavor, just a touch of caramel sweetness, nice balancing earthyness, light roasted gives it a coffee finish,
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 14/20
Rating: 3.4/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: ***/4
unclemattie (1662), Georgia, USA
Oct 12, 2008 12oz bottle. clear, dark brown color. aroma of toasted malts. Flavor of deep roasted malt, coffee and even a little bittersweet chocolate. . Very roasty. Finishes with a bold hop character.
emacgee (1136), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Oct 7, 2008 Pours a dark brown/black that shows some light. One finger frothy tan head. The nose is malty, earthy bready malts, coffee, sweet, molasses, . The flavor is bitter coffee, bakers chocolate, waxy hop bitterness, molasses, rich. The palate is bitter and roasty. Very tasty and rich porter.
kosko20 (147), Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
Oct 7, 2008 Very similar to Bell’s Porter but this brew has a creamier mouthfeel and a more bitter finish and because of that, I like it better.
checkmatei1 (275), Willow Grove, USA
Oct 6, 2008 Draft @ Capones: Poured a dark dark brown with not much head. The aroma was chocolate roasted malt. The flavor was chocolate, nutty, sweet and malty. Delicious! Overall and excellent Porter.
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