 beerguy101 (3478), Newark, California, USA
May 4, 2008
Tasted at the 5th Annual (2008) Triple Rock Firkin Fest. This porter poured a dark eclipse black color from the firkin. Small sized tan head. Aroma is chocolate and coffee, with a touch of oak. A medium to full bodied porter. The malts are chocolate and coffee, with a touch of vanilla and bourbon and a hint of oak. The hops are earthy. Nice balance. Smooth soft carbonation. Touch of the bourbon barrel is evident. Mouthfeel is full. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly bitter with a hint of vanilla.
ABUSEDGOAT (1904), California, USA
Aug 22, 2008 Darker colored. Aroma is the usual chocolate, caramel, coffee deal. Medium bodied, quite drinkable. Went really nicely with a burger though.
JMFG (1140), Florida, USA
Aug 15, 2008 On tap @ Toronado SF. Black pour, thin khaki head. Moderately sweet aroma, slight roast. Real chocolately taste - molasses and a hint of nuttiness, dry finish. Decent palate. A nice drinkable porter.
egajdzis (2970), Terrapin, Pennsylvania, USA
May 25, 2008 [Draft @ Freakin Frog] Poured an opaque black color with a medium sized tan head that left nice lacing on the glass. Aroma of roasted malts, cocoa, nuts, and charred wood. Taste of chestnuts, roast, chocolate, and light smoke in the finish.
Angeloregon (1898), Portland, Oregon, USA
May 16, 2008 On tap at Bailey’s Taproom in Portland, OR--Poured dark black, slightly brown with a small tan head. Grainy, chewy, malty, silky with a hint of wood and toffee. Spicy, earthy hops in the finish. Some vanilla notes and a nice, clean overall presence.
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