 crowderm (154), St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Apr 10, 2008
Pours a very dark ruby with a very nice tan head. Nice lacing too. Some nice roasted toffee and coffee notes in the nose, but there also a bit of a metallic smell in there that I’m not very fond of. The flavor is really nice. Toffee, mild creamy coffee, milk chocolate and some smokey/roasted notes in support. The mouthefeel is a bit thin and over-carbonated, but not unbearable by any means. Very enjoyable beer.
Swalden_28 (516), McKinney, Texas, USA
Jul 25, 2008 Bottle from Kegs & Barrels in McKinney, TX.
Pours a clear Brown/Amber with beige head. Aroma of slight dark roast and light chocolate. Flavor has some dark roast and a little chocolate as well. Where this beer died was mouthfeel, just did not have the body, seemed very light for this beer, ruined the overall expieriance. Overall, I think I paid too much for this porter.
dunkpigen (253), Kolding, Denmark
Jul 13, 2008 Bottle at Århus Ølfestival 2008. Pours hazy brown with a small head. Aroma and flavour of fruit, roasted malt and some hops in the end.
weaselkenievil (295), Cheshire, England
Jul 6, 2008 I’ve had worse porters but I’ve had better. Still enjoyed it. Dark ruby tinged brown, nice light brown head. dry, coffee and cocoa powder. Not bad.
BigBen2120 (542), Gardiner(52 miles from Allagash), Maine, USA
Jul 3, 2008 750ml caged and corked bottle from Wilderness Wines in Rangely. Pours a dark brown body with a couple inches of slowly-dissipating rocky light tan head. Smells roasty, chocolatey, earthy, and slightly fruity. Tastes very roasty, with coffee and chocolate notes, nuttiness, with some caramel molasses, and hints of licorice. Flavors are very well-balanced, complex, and somewhat subtle. Medium bodied with a fair bit of carbonation. This a solid example of the style for sure, very tasty, drinkable, and enjoyable. Having said that, it’s unfortunately an occasional treat at the price.
azlondon (461), Greater London, England
Jul 1, 2008 Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Lots of off-white head.
Aroma: Malt and coffee. Bit of dark fruit. Peppery? Hint of chocolate.
Taste: Malt and slightly smoked. Wood. Bitterness.
Info: 750ml bottle, 22/8-2007
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