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Thomas Hooker Imperial Porter

Percentile
96
overall

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
2533.76/5.03.73/5.08%72.8Snifter
Commercial Description:
The Thomas Hooker Imperial Porter is a full-bodied dark lager which draws its roots to the stronger porters of 19th Century England which would evolve into today’s stronger stouts. The porter derives tremendous complexity from the use of 8 different malts blended to balance sweet, caramel flavor with the coffeeish taste supplied by a judicious use of dark roasted malts. This brew is generously hopped with German and American hops that come to life as the beer is allowed to warm to its ideal temperature of 58-60 degrees. A great brew to add that holiday warmth and cheer to any beer lover’s winter. CHEERS.
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 Ungstrup (15382), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/105/57/104/514/20
Feb 24, 2005  
A deep red.brown beer with a huge brown head. The aroma is slightly sour with notes of chocolate. While the flavor is sweet with notes of coffee and chocolate. Thanks Mads for sharing.


 Papsoe (15107), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Jul 4, 2007  
(Bottle 50 cl) Courtesy of Kramer17801. Pours a hazy, deep brown with a reddish hue and a beige head. Lightly tart nose with burned malt accents. Medium body with burned malt and both sweetness and acidity. Malt astringent finish. The slight infection doesn’t spoil the fun completely. 290607


 yespr (12407), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Jul 7, 2007  
From 50 cL bottle. Pours dark brown with a light brown head. Roasted malty aroma. Creamy mouthfeel. Chocolate, slight liqourice an slight sweet bitter flavour. Dry and bitter chocolate finish.


 omhper (12298), Stockholm, Sweden
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/103/513/20
Nov 23, 2004  
Bottled. Black. Thick, malty and salty. Licorice and molasses are evident, as is coffee and grass. The mouthfeel is clean and as it’s very hoppy for the style it also has a very bitter finish. Lacks the soft mouthfeel of a world class beer.


 joergen (8634), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/103/513/20
Jul 2, 2007  
Bottle. Dark brown coloured with a beige ehad. Light acidic aroma of liquorice and fruits. Light acidic flavour of dried fruits and liquorice.


 kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/104/512/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 12/11/2005
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting

dark ruby, rich dry chocolate malt aroma and flavor, bitter malt finish
-------- /> Date: 02/06/2006
Mode: bottle

dark brown with ruby highlights, nice lace, big frothy tan head, burnt roasted aroma, creamy body, rich malt flavor, nice chocolate character, astrengent bitter malt finish, the rich chocolate flavor is overshadowed by the burnt bitterness which eventually fades but not completely and not until it’s too late

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.2/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **+/4


 Oakes (8139), Kowloon, Hong Kong
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/105/517/20
May 26, 2005  
Pretty much black. Smooth body. Sweet, luscious milk chocolate and coffee character with marshmallows and a little bit of roastiness. Tasty, well-constructed. Not recognizeable as a Baltic, it is however an "imperial" porter. And a very good one at that. Thanks to Springslicker for the hookup!


 argo0 (6985), Washington DC, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/515/20
May 10, 2006  
(1L bottle, 2004 Vintage) Like the Doppelbock, this one was a gusher -- at least that one offered a warning against opening this one outside of the sink. Unlike the Doppelbock, however, infection is evident. Black body topped by a large tan head. Aroma is Flemish sour -- sour cherry, yeast. Taste is medium sweet, chocolate, sour cherry, some roast, earthy, light wood. Medium body, alcohol well hidden. Very enjoyable, but not what the brewer intends.



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