 Pigfoot (2201), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Jul 11, 2004 Appearance: dark brown body, reddish at the bottom, and showing a thick lush cocoa-colored head.
Nose is soft and creamy, slightly toasty, but stops there. A nutty flavor peeks out later on.
On first sip, minimal hops, and thick, lush. rich roasty malt.
Medium body, just-so texture, with a contiual, ringing nutty flavor. Sweet and tasty, with a mild fruity character interjected, and the end of the beer dominated by coffee aspects.
Very well enjoyed, though I ashamedly admit confusion during consumption. This was reviewed from an unmarked growler, and I was fooled by the nut I tasted and thought it was either a rich brown ale or a mild stout, but I didn’t think "porter." Still, despite my befuddlement, a nice beer.
VENOM (941), Connecticut, USA
Oct 13, 2002 1/2 gallon growler. Clear ruby hued copper. Dissipating foamy tan head. Miniscule carbonation. Red wine aroma, dark plums and hints of caramel. Mellow, cottony with a huge vinous character of plums, sweetened berries and hints of crystallized caramel. Medium thick body. Dry, yet fruity sweet. Almost no hop bitterness initially. Fairly high ABV it seems. Finishes drier with an increased German hop bite and Munich malt emphasis in the aftertaste. An interesting twist on the style, but tasty none the less.
Vac (2175), San Diego, California, USA
Oct 11, 2002 Dark red brown color with little head. Malty aroma and slightly smoked sweet flavor with a hoppy finish.
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