 Linc (736), Sydney, Australia
Jul 11, 2007
Freshly poured, the aroma is strong and full of chocolate and coffee. Unfortunately, with the tight head and flat body that comes from using a sparkler, the aromas are soon lost. Serving at subzero temps doesn’t help with the flavour release either.
First few sips are really pleasant giving a great first impression but my palate soon got used to the full malt character and started to concentrate on the underlying diacetyl character. Rancid butter really isn’t that appealing to me so it really slowed progress towards the end of the pint. I really liked this one at the start but it got less and less impressive the more I drank.
Lunkie (1020), Glen Iris, Australia
Jun 3, 2008 Slight malt hop aroma. Dark brown colour with good head and lacing. Malt hop flavour. Smooth palate.
MBison (449), Southern Highlands, Australia
Jan 9, 2008 Daught at the brewhouse 5%. To get the full flavor of this one you must let it warm up for at least half an hour before drinking! Arrived a very dark brown (almost black) with opaque highlights and a small collar creamy tanned head. Aroma was of strong coffee with a fair dose of burnt malts, some raisins, dark chocolate and some nuts in the back. Taste was of milky coffee, chocolate, molasses and some burnt malts. Medium to full bodied with a dry texture, soft carbonation and a good finish.
brownporter (10), Sydney, Australia
Apr 23, 2007 On tap at the Lord Nelson. Very dark close to black. Light to medium mouth feel with a deep roasted presence and some sweeter malty undertones - very close to a stout in some ways. Excellent beer, though served a bit cold, and always the first beer I have when I walk into the Lord Nelson (usually the last as well!).
Stew41 (906), Caulfield, Australia
Jul 10, 2006 Perfect pour with a 1cm thick as nails creamy, thick head. Dark brown in colour. A touch lighter than expected to taste but not outside the style. Ok roasted coffee notes early but they do fade somewhat in the middle to back palate. Doesn’t really rise above competent.
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