 darkguardian (506), Florida, USA
Jun 29, 2009 Growler thanks to cmillward at the BA Bolita release party. Pours near black, very vinous dark fruit nose. In some ways belgian like. Roasty chocolate as well. Flavor has terrific balance and body. Full and rich mouthfeel with a smooth chocolate malt flavor with nutty fruity notes popping in and out. Beautifully crafted beer.
daknole (2800), Plantation, Florida, USA
Jun 28, 2009 Growler shared at the Cigar City release party. Dark brown pour. Tons of fruity chocolate, like a cadbury bar(do they make those any longer?). I get notes of caramel and good roasted notes on the nose too. Flavor is again, full of chocolate, some coffee, fruit, toffee and some smooth roasted malt. Damn good brew.
cmillward (418), Orlando, Florida, USA
Jun 27, 2009 Draft @ the brewery. Pours a dark brown/black with a substantial tan head, tons of lacing. Very complex, nutty, rich chocolate, coffee, dark caramel, a bit of sweetness, very lush mouthfeel. The alcohol (8.9% ABV) only peeks out a bit as it warms, but with a nice touch booze. Nice bitterness, a little roasty bittersweet chocolate aftertaste to savor. Pretty darn good.
TheBeerGod (3143), Newport News, Virginia, USA
May 9, 2009 Draft at WBF Raleigh on 5/2/09. Near black pour. Short tan head. Aroma is yummy! Lots of chocolate, roasted malt, light coffee, and light hops. Taste is more roasted malts, burnt cookie, dark chocolate, and bitter, oily coffee. Body is medium to medium-full. Carbonation is moderate and tingly. Ends with more roasted malts, dark chocolate, light hop bitterness, and strong, black coffee. Need more of this!
emacgee (1859), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
May 7, 2009 WBF sample. Pours a dark brown with a one to two finger creamy tan head. Allowed much more light than I likes. The aroma is roasty, grainy, some coffee, sweet, bitter chocolate. The flavor had some chocolate/coffee, roasty, some grain bitterness, waxy hops on the finish. Roasty and bitter palate.
wilkie (1189), Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
May 3, 2009 Draught at WBF in Raleigh. Pours black, with a tan head, lots of lacing. Aroma is strong chocolate, coffee, roasted malts. Flavor is similar, with some vanilla and cream, very chocolate, and bittersweet. Excellent beer.
Butters (1622), Virginia, USA
Apr 30, 2009 On draft and cask at the brewery. Pours a very dark brown with ruby highlights and good dark tan head. A little tangy and tart. Nice and roasty and good creamy texture. Pretty damn good.
decaturstevo (1971), decatur, Tennessee, USA
Oct 13, 2008 KBjam. Dark almost black pour with brown head and lace. Aroma of coffee and chocolate. Nice toasted malt flavor lends to a medium burnt coffee flavor with just the right choco kicker. Nice carbonation and mouthfeel. Pretty special porter.
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