 DrnkMcDermott (1865), Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 12, 2009
12 oz. can, "021109" on bottom. Daknole traded me a couple of Hawaiian brands, but this one actually made in Hawaii gets my first Aloha tick. Pours nearly black under a thick brown head. Smells of milk chocolate and just a whiff of cocoanut. That gives it a nice clean smell, no overly roasted malt. Taste shows some lighter roast malts, slight milk stout character, and a little sourness. I can’t quite pick out cocoanut in the taste; it’s not a favorite of mine, but I think it does add to its milky smoothness. Can carbonation gives it a bit of gassy finish, I’d like to try this on tap if and when I ever to go the islands.
DarkBeerChick (10), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
Jan 1, 2010 Aroma is of coconut with a hint of molasses and chocolate. Dark brown in color with a tan head. Seems to be more carbonated and thinner than most other porters. Tastes of dark chocolate, coffee and a bit of coconut. A little bit of an alcohol start with a slightly hoppy finish. More bitter than I expected.
BarZigKin (8), Texas, USA
does not count  | 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 1, 2010 12oz can from mom and dad’s trip to Maui. 1-inch tan head diminishes quickly with no lacing. Not black, maybe burnt toast colored. Roasty, toasty mild alcohol notes on the nose. Slightly sweet, toasted coconut up front and then chocolate malts. A nice, slight bitter coconutty finish leaves you wanting more. Coconut comes to the front as the beer warms up, never overpowering though. Creamy mouthfeel with medium carbonation. Alcohol present in the aroma, but none in the taste. Another great beer from Maui. Big thanks to my parents for the hookup.
zdk (274), New York, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 30, 2009 I did this beer the disfavor of drinking it from a plastic cup. Pours black with a tan head. Nose is chocolate and coconut. Taste is roasted malts, and again the sweet coconut comes through very nicely. Very drinkable and smooth. Excellent execution of a unique idea.
Kevster (240), Bradenton, Florida, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 26, 2009 12 oz. Can: Pours a coffee black with a frothy tan head that leaves nice lacing. Has small hints of coconut in the aroma and chocolate flavor. Texture is creamy with a mild dry finish. Delicious!
CelticBrew (713), The Crystal Coast, North Carolina, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 21, 2009 Pours from 12 oz can a dark cola brown with thick, foamy head. The nose is cocoa, roasted malt, and just a hint of coconut. The flavour is toasted malt up front with a touch of chocolate. There is the slightest touch of coconut in the finish, which is also quite dry. Definitely had that Mounds candy character going on, great porter.
doboy (206), Morehead City, North Carolina, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 21, 2009 Compliments of That Pineapple Pickin’ Elf Celticbrew! Enjoyed with the original Reindeer Tamer DrBayern, Herbie’s replacement Uncle Tom, The Abomnible Beer Pimp Brian, and the two misfit newbies, Lawyer Bob and The Boy Wonder Chris. Mele Kalikimaka.
The aroma is that of the toasted Coconut. I personally am not a Cocoanut fan, but this was appealing. Poured a dark brown color, and allowed some light through. The dark head disipated to the edges. Has a nice choco-coconut taste. Nice mouth feel.
bozoNZ (507), Christchurch, New Zealand
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 17, 2009 Burnt black, red hues. Aroma that gives up woody notes and a little soapy waft. This is great in the mouth. Without knowing it was coconut I would have said it was wonderful anyway but the additions just lift it without making it staid or sickly. Could almost be a sweet stout, dark chocolate and the lovely roasted malt notes shine. I think the can helps too.
BelgianBeerGal (1326), Sabbatical in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 16, 2009 Traded can. I liked this porter (dark, bitter, spicey...) but honestly could not pick up on the coconut much...just a faint hint in the aroma and flavour. Guess I’ll have to go back to Hawaii and try it fresh! Just my luck.
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