 drismyhero (815), Tacoma, Washington, USA
Oct 27, 2003 Very hoppy porter. In fact, the almost complete lack of roastiness makes this seem like an American Strong Ale instead. The bitter-sweet chocolate came through a smidge, but was completely drowned by the hops. Almost entirely black it looked great, but didn't really make too big a mark on my porter list. Unbeknownst to many people the Leavenworth brewery is not actually in Leavenworth any more (a little "Bavarian" village that hosted a fairly decent Oktoberfest) it is now only in Olympia, so maybe the beers will round out a bit over time.
PorterPounder (2828), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Aug 23, 2003 Had this one on tap at the Fishbolw Brewpub in Olympia. Found it to be a very hoppy rendition of a porter. Dark, ruby red in appearance. Slight coffee notes in the aroma. Not much of a head - dissipates quickly - slightly off-white in color. Slight coffee notes and chocolate in the overwhelming flavor but overwhelming it all is the hops - mixes in well. Bitters just a tad near the end - but it is a good solid porter.
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