 wunderbier (1267), Tampere, Rovaniemi over summer, Finland
Mar 11, 2008
Staunch, tan head textured like whipped cream floats on dark but clear brown body, leaving tight lacing behind. Roast and chocolate are immediately welcoming in the nose and set against a bristly herbal element. From that enters a perplexing note of Bakelite. Still, it’s not too discouraging and there’s a pleasing scent of cherries and white toast that eventually makes itself known. The flavour lacks more than a very curt, bready sweetness and is primarily guided by roast, cocoa and pungent herbs. The finish is rather disappointing with a shot of astringency. Toasted bread lingers in the mouth. Definitely on the drier side and just under medium bodied with too soft carbonation. As it stands, about average. If not for the Bakelite and if there was more sweetness or sturdier carbonation this could be a good one. 50cl can, bbe 06/01/2009.
Finn (1050), Tromsø, Norway
Jul 15, 2008 Can 0,5l. Black colored. Modest aroma of coffee. A large beige head that lasted. Soft mouthfeel. Flavor of chocolate and coffee. Some bitterness. A bit watery but quite good. A "Koff porter light".
tlind2 (170), Helsinki, Finland
Jul 8, 2008 500 ml can. Pours a blackish brown with a tan head. Slight aroma of sweet malts. Fairly light body, watery mouthfeel, some notes of chocolate and roasted malts, dry finish. Not bad, but not spectacular either.
Rune (1500), Tromsø, Norway
Jun 23, 2008 Can, shared at a Charley’s post- birthday party in Tromsø. Rather nice appearance with a brownish, lacing-head solid resting on a devil-black body. Smell of light roasted grain. Plain dark malty profile with a smoked touch. Finish off with hints of bitter coffee. Medium bodied (14.06.2008).
mikkopen (90), Oulu, Finland
Jun 11, 2008 500 ml can. Deep, dark reddish brown, with a thick and creamy tan head. Sweet, roasted malts and coffee in the aroma. Smooth but rather light mouthfeel. Coffee and roasted malts in the flavour. Dry, slightly hoppy finish. This beer looks a lot better than it tastes.
SaintMatty (335), Tallinn, Estonia
Jun 5, 2008 500ml Can - Very dark brown, almost black in colour with a foamy tan head. Slightly metallic aroma with malt and aniseed and some roasted notes. The taste is smooth with coffee featuring prominently along with a hint of liquorice. Not bad.
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