3.8 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
A big improvement on on the Baptista using the same Belgian yeast. I really like what some of these NC brewers are doing with the Baltic Porter style. First it was Duck Rabbit and now Pisgah! Sort of like a sweeter, less spicy Abbey Triple.
4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
very interesting beer. bottle from bruisin ales. Nice roasted flavor. the belgian yeast adds a interesting finish. probably my favorite baltic porter yet
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Date: 03/30/2007
Mode: Draft
Source: Barley’s, NC
dark brown with ruby edges, wispy beige head, drippy lace, rich milk chocolate aroma with a touch of fruity sweetness to bring out the chocolate, rich chocolate flavor, nice milk chocolate sweetness, no bitterness allows the rich chocolate to dominate, this is what every chocolate porter wants to be,
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Date: 04/11/2007
Mode: bottle
Source: tasting
the fruity character comes out really strong in the aroma and flavor to blend with the rich chocolate to create this special beer, a touch of hot alcohol fumes,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.7/5.0
Drinkability: 9/10
Score: **4
3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Clear dark brown body under a thin off-white head.
Candy malt aroma with no hops.
Sweet, but it quickly becomes boring for lack of any complexity.
3.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
on tap @Barleys-pours a disappearing light tan head and black color with red tint. Aroma is fermented dark fruit. Taste is fermented dark fruit, secondary hops bite, yeast. Nice, occasional.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20
Batch 150. Fairly dark chestnut pour with ruby highlights. A thin off-white head is nearly fully receding. Just a touch of lace, nothing that effects the score one way or another. Looks somewhat thin. Belgian yeast in the aroma is apparent though subtle, hidden under a really nice, complex array of caramel malt. Notes of chocolate, cherries, overripe tree fruit, vinous touches, coffee cooler and licorice. The flavor is moderately sweet, lots of caramel and hints of berry. Lightly tart esters, definitely Belgian. Hints of banana and wheat. High sweetness towards the finish, mostly caramel in character. Finishes dry, bitter and jumbled. Mouthfeel is medium-heavy bodied. Carbonation is light throughout and prickly. Decent, strange.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Bottle... RBSG 07... Pours pitch black with a small, fizzy, khaki head and decent retention. Chocolaty, vinous nose provides a touch of warm ethanol. The flavor is an odd, but pleasing marriage of tawny port, dark fruit and mocha java. Moderate sweetness is complimented nicely by moderate hop bitterness and light acidity. Medium-bodied and almost creamy with moderate carbonation. Freshly ground, dark roast coffee finish. Kudos to kp for sharing!
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20
(Bottle) Pours a mahogany body with a small beige head. Aroma of licorice, caramel, nuts, chocolate, and dark fruits. Flavor of caramel, dark fruit, chocolate, and breadiness.
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