Double Mocha Porter - Rogue Ales

Clones21

4.05/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

This beer will catch you off guard. First off I suggest you don't smell this beer because it may stray you away at first...but don't let that fool you. Smell is a really sweet, but not that great of smell. The up front taste right when it hits your lips and tounge is really sweet and hoppy...AGAIN don't let that fool you..the after taste is crazy good. Very Mocha/coffee like. Lots of Chocolate too. This beer is pricey, but I recommend you give it a try if you are into dark beers.

Serving type: on-tap

06-23-2012 00:23:14 | More by Clones21

goblin7704

Ohio

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-11-2013 21:53:28 | More by goblin7704

seckela

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +16%

06-06-2013 19:04:38 | More by seckela

lucasj82

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-15-2013 02:04:23 | More by lucasj82

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

3.41/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A-dark brown black color with a decent tan head and some lacing

S-malty, coffee, hint of chocolate

T-dark roasted malt, coffee, minimal chocolate, some awkward bitterness

F-medium body with light to moderate carbonation, smooth and creamy

O-nothing special, flavor just seems a little off and unbalanced

Serving type: on-tap

05-09-2013 11:07:33 | More by MDDMD

Kelp

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +3.1%

04-27-2013 19:58:51 | More by Kelp

DragonzBreath

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

04-14-2013 17:19:36 | More by DragonzBreath

ALBuff

Hawaii

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-25-2013 00:31:34 | More by ALBuff

TheSixthRing

California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-12-2013 23:34:47 | More by TheSixthRing

Rons35

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

02-19-2013 23:32:51 | More by Rons35

calcnerd

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

02-02-2013 02:18:59 | More by calcnerd

CaptainPancakes

California

4.5/5  rDev +16%

01-31-2013 05:23:30 | More by CaptainPancakes

dragomni

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

01-27-2013 23:51:46 | More by dragomni

fivetime

Idaho

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

01-22-2013 00:59:40 | More by fivetime

Jsmitty1967

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +3.1%

01-16-2013 22:42:51 | More by Jsmitty1967

GiantMidget

Pennsylvania

3.91/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Bought at Total Wine in Claymont DE a few weeks ago.

Continuing with my Rogue journey, surprisingly I haven't had the regular Mocha Porter but went straight for the Double.

Poured into a tulip from a bomber, gave a relatively strong/fast pour to release the scent and test the headiness.
Gave me a 3 finger head of brownish cream.
The mocha malt scent, as many reviewers have said, is so strong but it's not unpleasant or overpowering.
I would argue that it's right where it needs to be. If it were less, I'd almost be disappointed in expectations of a double porter.

The taste is very malty and the mocha is there, I can taste a lingering alcohol but it isn't overly so. Some nuttiness and coffee like drinking a non-cream cafe mocha with no sugar, but it is most definitely a porter beer.

It's a smooth drink, enjoyable and worthy of the Rogue name in my opinion.

Slightly lighter mouthfeel that I would think, but it's still quite good.

Serving type: bottle

01-14-2013 01:11:00 | More by GiantMidget

Bobheed

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +16%

01-06-2013 16:20:20 | More by Bobheed

Charlie_Hoss

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

01-02-2013 17:59:00 | More by Charlie_Hoss

QuamLaetus

Oklahoma

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

12-31-2012 19:08:45 | More by QuamLaetus

jesterx7769

2.93/5  rDev -24.5%
look: 3 | smell: 1 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

serving: poured into glass
Color: very dark, frothy mocha colored head, does not stick
Smell: very faint mocha/malt, not much smell. disappointing as I expected much more mocha. Not sure where people are getting the overload of smell from.
Taste: Light consistency for a dark beer, malt like in taste, not very strong mocha/chocolate taste. Leaves a nice mocha after taste. Slight bitterness not too much.Very easy to drink.

Solid beer but not worthy of a high rating IMO. Good entry level dark beer for someone who does not drink them but would like much more smell and taste.

Serving type: bottle

12-30-2012 01:46:41 | More by jesterx7769

t0rin0

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

12-25-2012 19:21:17 | More by t0rin0

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -22.7%

12-25-2012 17:52:22 | More by ejimhof

OB1

Ohio

4/5  rDev +3.1%

12-19-2012 03:15:57 | More by OB1

shockrocker65

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +16%

12-03-2012 02:48:02 | More by shockrocker65

FrankShirley

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

11-30-2012 21:42:47 | More by FrankShirley