 STEPHENDR (478), California, USA
Jan 4, 2008
12 oz. glass bottle- color of dark brown , with a thin tan head - nose of milk chocolate , mocha , and light – taste of milk chocolate , some sourness, and nice mocha - body is smooth , and medium with low carbonation – aftertaste of nice chocolate, light, and milky
SamGamgee (706), La Selva Beach, California, USA
Dec 29, 2008 12oz bottle. Black with a one finger beige head. Roasty, somewhat acidic and sharp aroma. Same for the flavor, with a bit of milk-chocolate sweetness. There is also a subtle spicy vegetable flavor that holds the smoothness back. Almost not an issue, but it just makes this less than good. Medium bodied with spare carbonation.
lithy (555), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Dec 23, 2008 Dark dark brown with ruby glints at the edges and a thin soft tan head. Weak aroma of roasted malt and chocolate. Taste is smooth and the oats come through. Coffee, chocolate and roasted finish.
astrofrk (114), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Dec 20, 2008 Black. Medium tan head. Aroma: Roasted chocolate, coffee malt. Flavor: Same. Not complex but good. Roasted finish.
MeanMountnMan (14), Nampa, Idaho, USA
Dec 15, 2008 APPEARANCE: Poured from a 12 oz. bottle, the beer was black in color with a brown head about 1cm tall. The head died down quickly to nearly nothing.
AROMA: Aromas were light with hints of sweet chocolate. No hops aroma noticed.
FLAVOR: Not terribly complex. Mild chocolate and roasted grain flavors with light sweetness upfront. Quite low bitterness at the finish allowing roasted chocolate to prevail. No hops to note.
PALATE: Medium low carbonation, medium body with a light creamy texture, and mostly dry finish.
OVERALL IMPRESSION: The mellow flavors and body allow one to drink this beer easily. Nothing offensive here. This is a good easy-drinking porter.
vulcanmeister (68), La Grande, Oregon, USA
Dec 15, 2008 Brown-black out of the bottle, tan transient head, light coffee aroma, roasty flavors, pretty smooth and thin mouthfeel. Balanced and enjoyable.
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