 RblWthACoz (959), Brooklyn, New York, USA
Mar 18, 2008
Pours dark. Malty sweet nose. Flavor is thick, but there is way too much of a tang here. It’s nice, with that almost blue cheese funk going on. But the tart and tangy thing just isn’t doing it for me. Feel is decent. The problem is that I have had a lot of Baltic Porters in my time and there are so many others that are much more even than this. Nice to try, but I’m afraid this is one of those where the hype is too high.
hellbilly (768), scottsdale über alles, Arizona, USA
Jul 9, 2008 bottle graciously provided by beerbill... pours a hazy dark brown topped by a dense spongy tan head which sticks around for a while and leaves spotty lacing. aromas of chocolate, whole coffee beans, dark dried fruit, wood and something red wine-like... a bottle sitting without a cork for a day to oxidize and open up. the flavor is really rich and malty... chocolate/sweetened cocoa, light yeast, coffee and prunes without the sugar content. lightly tart dry finish with a huge aftertaste of whole coffee beans tucked in my lip. medium body seems a bit thin from the acidity and soft carbonation. i’m floored that this is still in good shape... it must have had a loving home for many years. even though it is past it’s prime and slightly oxidized, it is still better than (baltic thunder)...
joshwilfong (478), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Jun 16, 2008 black with tan head. unique flavor with a lack of the traditional chocolate malt predominance of a porter and more appearance of crystal and the lighter malts. a strong alcohol component and an overall very nice and unique porter
jayg (995), Florida, USA
Apr 9, 2008 Courtesy mcbackus, first brew of Merritt Island Throwdown. Dark brown color, dense thin tan head. Powdered cocoa aroma, slight licorice, a bit of alcohol. Slight heat on the taste, sweet roastiness, a bit too much alcoholic apparent in the taste for 8%. Chalky texture.
mgumby10 (1502), West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Apr 3, 2008 Courtesy mcbackus. Pours light brown with a light bubble presence. Looks to be medium bodied. Smells of a big malt presence, some sweet fruits, and a little caramel. Touch of oxidation was noticeable seemingly due to its age. The flavor had a good bit of tartness to it which sealed its fate that some oxidation had definitely set in. Still had some decent chocolate and roast flavors alive and kicking though and wasnt a total loss. Still drinkable, but well past its prime. Shame Ill never get to try a fresh bottle of this.
mcbackus (562), Merritt Island, Florida, USA
Apr 2, 2008 bottle: pours a dark brown, no head except a few bubbles on the edge. aroma is a nice caramel sweet malt, some roast, alittle sour like aroma and a touch of peppery spice. flavour is a little malt, sourness, some grains and peppery finish, some caramel too.
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