Max Porter

Brewed by Max Lagers
Style: Porter
Atlanta, Georgia USA

Serve in English pint, Stem glass

Date: May 15, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub
Appearance: black, frothy tan head, solid lace
Aroma: sweet chocolate aroma
Flavor: rich roasted malt flavor, bitter dark chocolate, just a hint of dark caramel sweetness, black malt adds more bitterness
Overall: too much of the bitter black
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 3/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: *4

On tap. Pours near black with a huge head. The nose is very sharp and extra bitter with a subdued chocolate quality. Hints at meat, wood, and baking chocolate are here. This is very dry, creamy, and hearty. Flavors of earth, meat, and the bitterest of chocolate are in the flavor. This was another big surprise from Max Lagers. The creamy palate and meaty flavors sealed the deal for me on this one. This is no watery or sweet porter for sure.