 sfontain (500), Columbus, Ohio, USA
Apr 11, 2004
My 50th rating: Pours a pretty thick, lasting, dark tan head. Virtually opaque black. (This beer's appearance is its best characteristic.) Sweet aroma, coffee and chocolate; some caramel. Flavor predominantly coffee, with some chocolate and vanilla. Feels pretty thick and rich but a bit on the sugary/syrupy side. Smuttynose has not disappointed me yet!
madsmikkelsen (3), willow grove, Pennsylvania, USA
does not count  Aug 20, 2008 This beer is much better than I remember from first trying it several years ago. Very dark color. Smells like chocolate with just a hint of coffee. Luscious mouthfeel. Really good for a moderate porter.
ElGaucho56 (369), USA
Aug 18, 2008 Pours a pretty opaque black with a tan ring for a head and some spotty lacing. Nice molasses and baker’s chocolate nose, decent body for a lower alcohol beer, finishes with a pleasant herbal bitterness with a touch of coffee roasted character. Quite a decent midrange porter.
jeckenroth (53), Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
Aug 17, 2008
Very dark brown (almost black). Latte like head was moderate but almost laceless.
The first smell was hops and a somewhat forresty feel.
The chocolate and malt hit at the same time. Full flavored over a nice texture. Thick, and a somewhat lively carbonation. Coffee flavor finished the drink to a slightly bitter aftertaste.
Much better than I expected. The influence of darker stouts without being too overpowering made this a nice glass.
maugus4ever (37), Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Aug 17, 2008 Pours black with a thin light brown head. Aroma is of roasted coffee and dark chocolate. Has a nice balance of hops and malts. Nice roasty and bitter finish.
Underhook (93), Lincoln Park, New Jersey, USA
Aug 17, 2008 Toasted, coffee aroma. Thick, bubbly, brown head, lots of lacing. Woody, toasted, coffee taste. Palate resembles drinking warm whipped cream, fantastic, but purely a winter beer.
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