 fidemaster (172), USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 22, 2006 Dark, dark brown that borders on black. It doesn’t let light through. Inviting, sweet aroma with some apple in it. The flavor is a lovely sweet flavor that’s not too alcoholy. It has some caramel and bubble gum in it, but it’s not too sweet. Very nicely balanced throughout.
Arnie (272), Chicagoland, IL, Illinois, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jul 21, 2006 Bottle. Dark, crisp, and strong, this thick, malty porter packs a punch. It’s chocolaty in color and opaque, bitter on the nose with hints of coffee, and filling on the palate.
puzzl (2661), New York, New York, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 5/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 12/20 |
Jul 19, 2006 Beautiful black pour with a creamy biege head in to my matching glass. Unfortunately this beer is plagued by intense oxidation in only a 6 month old bottle. The aroma is mostly masked, offering only light breadiness and marshmellow, with a touch of roast. Flavor starts out offering good molasses and roast flavors, then descends into a finish of aluminum foil and iron nails. I’d still love to try a less oxidized bottle.
gferd (99), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jun 21, 2006 Excellent Porter. Rich Chocolate taste and a dark brown color. Malty with just the right mix of hops.
illinismitty (1811), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jun 20, 2006 Updated: Jun 21, 2006Bottle. Pours black with thick tan head, spotty lacing. Faint aroma of dark roasted malt and sweet molasses. Initial flavor is semi sweet, with flavors of molasses, medium roast coffee, unsweetened bakers chocolate. Mouthfeel is a nice velvety medium. Smooth, dry, mildy bitter finish that is balanced between sugary and roasty. Boy this is easy to drink. The alcohol is well hidden, and I only pick it up as it gets warm. A bold beer that drinks like a session...I love it!. This is excellent
Tranquillity (1181), Espoo, Finland
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 5/5 | 10/20 |
Jun 13, 2006 Bottle, 0,33l. The aroma contains strong burned malt, with something sweet, maybe strawberries or roses. Small although surprisingly big head which stays in the glass. The beer is completely black. Strong, heavy body. Sweet chocolatey malt on the tongue, but this turns into alcohol in the aftertaste. Maybe that’s a part of the charm.
JCapriotti (1378), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jun 12, 2006 Dark clear brown pour. Attractive light tan creamy head.
Sugary dark chocolate aroma, some fruit.
Metallic sweet porter taste. A little ashiness in the taste background. Good flavor, but a bit much if you aren’t in the mood.
eaglefan538 (2405), Wilmington, Delaware, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jun 9, 2006 A little disappointing. Poured a dark black-brownish color with a decent but not impressive initial head. Lacing was weak and the head dissipated quickly. The aroma was chocolate-like and somewhat sweet, but not clean and crisp. The flavor was a mix of chocolate, caramel, and bubblegum. This one seemed to be hiding the same corniness of its pale lager amidst all that and a bunch of carbonation. Not a crisp and clean baltic, so this one took a sharp hit within style, although I’d drink it before many another beer out there. I was shocked that it was 9.5 abv, cuz hiding the alcohol was the only plus to this beer w/in the style, imo.
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