doppelmeup (51), Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA
| 4.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Apr 25, 2008 Pours a rich mahogany color into a pint glass. As I hold the glass to the light, beautiful ruby highlights ring the glass. A creamy head develops and leaves a thick, lasting layer of off-white foam floating on top.
Aromas of cocoa, freshly ground coffee, fruity and malty. Slightly reminiscent of graham crackers.
Taste is exceptional, and definitely lives up to the reputation. Slightly sweet, with milk chocolate and cappucino dominating. Again, I am tasting some graham cracker maltiness and a slightly sour flavor as well, which balances the sweetness. And I almost forgot the hops hiding in the background which lend a fruity crispness to the beer.
Mouthfeel is rich, creamy and has a nice, drying finish. Coffee flavors linger ever so slightly, encouraging you to have another sip. Flavors of dark chocolate remain in the mouth while you ponder how good this beer is.
Highly drinkable. Goes down very easy, ABV is moderate, making this beer one that you could easily have several in a sitting.
Overall an exceptional brew!
 dirtyc (173), Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Apr 23, 2008 Can taste the coffee and chocolate, a nice roasty porter... I am a big fan of Great Lakes.. never met a Great Lakes that I didn’t like
Ando (105), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Apr 19, 2008 *really like it would buy it*
aroma: smells nice! clean hints of quality booze. yummy chocolate type aromas. app: eh.. do porters ever look good?? it is black/brown water. flavor: yum! very nice roasty cocoa. good good flavor with no bitter sour backdrop to spoil the day. very great session beer. thin and refreshing not to bubble trouble. OA: really like this indeed i do. it is mild easy and refreshing yet full of yummy flavor.
bierkoning (6089), La Tropica, Netherlands
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Apr 18, 2008 Bottle. Peach and a bit of roast and laurel in the aroma. Thin. Malty, roastflavor with laurel, coughing syrup and apple. Pleasant and easy to drink.
Beerman6686 (1292), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Apr 17, 2008 Pours almost completel black in color with a tan head. Aroma of chocolate, coeffe and vanilla. Taste is very creamy with a nice burnt coffee taste and a bitter hoppy finish. Probably my favorite of the style.
bager (2121), Copenhagen N, Denmark
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 17, 2008 Bottled. Almost black in colour with a small tan head. Malty with roasted notes of dried and dark friuts and a hint of chocolate.
17thfloor (1501), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 15, 2008 Updated: Jan 6, 2009Pours thin but near black with a large frothy/creamy beige head. Large sweet coffee ground aroma. Wonderful roasted malt flavor, slightly burned and some coffee beans. Mellow with a little bit of milk chocolate. Doesn’t taste quite like 60 IBU’s. Very easy drinking, slightly thin, but milky.
- On draft it was very hoppy.
joergen (8627), Frederiksberg, Denmark
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 13, 2008 Bottle.
Clear brown coloured with a small beige head.
Sweet and light roasted aroma of liquorice and dried fruits.
Sweet flavour of caramel, dried fruits and liquorice with roasted notes.
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