philbertk (78), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 2.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 | Nov 29, 2009 Remarks
22 oz. Bottle. $2.79
Thin mild lace fizzy espresso head.Clear dark black color with bronze edge.No sediment.Lightly toasted mild hop dark fruit front.Mild texture soft doughy mild sweet light toasted chocolate crystal malt crisp porter body.Mild hop spice clean Session end.Well made soothing satisfying brew, but not exceptional. BOLTZ7555 (1107), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Nov 17, 2009 Mahogany pour produces a decent caramel colored head. Lots of cocoa, coffee, and even a hint of vanilla in this one. Not bad for a sessionable porter. Medium to light mouthfeel. potbeercollege (390), Boulder, Colorado, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Nov 15, 2009 Bottled. Black but not to thick maybe even a little shade of brown with thin tan/beige head. Aroma is chocolate and roasted. Flavor is sweet and dry roasted and salty also still chocolate. Ends roasted and soft. phishpond417 (1953), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 | Nov 13, 2009 Wow what a brew! One of my favourites that I’ve had recently and really enjoyed. I love those good old hearty roasted porters. This is what i seek when i look for in an american porter. Something this big and complex. Super nutty with some cranberry sauce and a little baked apple pie on the palate. Love IT! Thanks Brando :) ROGUE (676), Newark, Delaware, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Nov 5, 2009 12oz bottle. Pours a very dark brown with a clinging tan lace that stays for a while. Smell is mildly sweet in the nose with hints of charcoal, roasted malts and a touch of hops. Taste is burnt malt, expresso, roasty bitterness, chocolate and slight smokiness. A very nice well balanced porter. DonBirnam (75), Wellington, New Zealand
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Nov 3, 2009 Almost pitch-black, with a slight brownish tinge. Armoa has slight coffee character with some cocoa and pleanty of roastyness. Quite dry, with a smooth mouthfeel. Over all very nice. poisoneddwarf (205), Rathdrum, Idaho, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 | Nov 2, 2009 12 oz bottle. Faint aromas of coffee, sweet malt. Weak head, below average lacing for a beer of this caliber. Pours midnight; reveals reddish hues when held up to the light. Despite it’s flaws in appearance, this is one great tasting beer. There’s a reason this beer has the reputation it does, and is among the most well-known craft beers in the U.S. Wonderful creamy mouthfeel, tastes of roasted coffee, hints of chocolate. This is one of the greatest straight porters on the market.
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