 krysztofar (267), belleville, Illinois, USA
May 30, 2007 bottle. has a lovely ruby brown color with a two inch fluffy head. aroma is dry, smells like burnt malt, coffee and chocolate. taste is rich with a medium palate. nice toasty malt flavor with some dark chocolate. it contains a somewhat lactic quality that makes the beer reminiscent of chocolate milk. nice and dry very english styled, it’s laking that touch of hop bite on the end that i wish it had.
Strykzone (958), Wood River, Illinois, USA
Dec 29, 2006 I do like a good porter! And this one has quite a lot going on in it. It looks like a porter and pretty much smells like one (although this one has a more muted aroma than many). The flavor is rich malts with coffee and chocolate and in the mouth the feel is very creamy and smooth. The beginning of the glass is mostly sweet malt but the middle brings some tartness giving a nice balance. Lots of roasted flavors can be found and even some maple. This is a really good porter with plenty of character.
thegreenrooster (1489), St.louis, Missouri, USA
Aug 11, 2006 Pour is a dark black with a small tan head. Aroma is very roasty and malty. Some chocolates show up. Flavor is very sweet chocolate with some coffee. Probably not as overwhelming as some porters in the flavor department but still has its qualities.
DYCSoccer17 (2013), Davis, California, USA
Apr 22, 2006 Bottle purchased at Oliver’s Beverage in Albany, NY. Not sure of the age of this. Aroma is earthy, dirty, dusty, with some hints of sweet chocolate working their way in a little later. Mildly transparent dark mahogany color with a small, quickly dissipating tan head. Not much lacing. Somewhat sweet chocolate to start, turning a bit more acidic with a bit of sourness in the middle. Finishes with lots of roastiness and a fair amount of coffee flavoring. Very oily mouthfeel. Really coats the mouth nicely. Definitely a different porter than what I am used to, but this is tasty nonetheless.
Immy (1559), Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Mar 24, 2006 12 oz bottle via trade with Lou18. Although the label says to enjoy within 120 days, there is no date to gauge that by. Clear deep brown pour with a tiny wisp of a head. Big coffee aroma as soon as I popped the cap! Nose settles in a bit after it has a chance to breathe, with bitter chocolate and roasty malts commingling with the coffee aromas. Some sweet maple syrup notes are present, as well as a vinous aroma. Flavor follows suit, with a touch of smokiness and light bitterness. Body is smooth and lightly oily. Finish is dry, and relatively clean, some roasted flavors hanging around. Really an interesting porter! Thanks Lou!
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