Sea Dog Riverdriver Hazelnut Porter - Sea Dog Brewing Company

The_Hucklebuck

3.95/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This beer has a clear dark brown look, and a super Hazelnut flavor and smell! Also tastes like Roasted Coffee!

It's a good beer but I wouldn't want more than one or two. I got it in a mixed six pack, and even though I'm a big fan of there Blueberry Wheat Beer, I think it's been there done that on this one!

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2012 02:11:42 | More by The_Hucklebuck

bmwats

Louisiana

3.45/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a footed tulip.

A: Dark brown. Pours about a 1 finger, bubbly, brown-white head. Settles quickly. Pockets of effervescence apparent throughout the body of the brew. A ring remains throughout. No real lacing.

S: Nutty malt, milk chocolate, caramel.

T: Bitter malt flavor with very faint hints of indistinct sweetness.

M: Light body, earthy character, and a lightly bitter finish.

D: Drink session style, although the bitter finish will slow the pace a bit.

Atmosphere is good enough. Decent appearance including a fair head, but no real lacing. Nose is strong candy sweet notes, well-balanced with a nutty malt character. Bitter, earthy malt with a touch of sweetness. Overall, this is a pretty good quaff.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 00:45:38 | More by bmwats

Rdc67

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -13.3%

05-22-2013 19:32:08 | More by Rdc67

bcuz7

Florida

4/5  rDev +15.6%

05-19-2013 21:56:40 | More by bcuz7

DuffDaddy

Florida

4/5  rDev +15.6%

05-13-2013 20:09:38 | More by DuffDaddy

Artjsantos

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

05-10-2013 16:22:16 | More by Artjsantos

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

04-29-2013 00:19:41 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

04-27-2013 20:15:45 | More by Kelp

cnwillis31

Maine

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

04-23-2013 21:53:57 | More by cnwillis31

olbubba

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -6.1%

04-06-2013 01:44:13 | More by olbubba

jheezee

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

03-30-2013 18:18:22 | More by jheezee

mcaulifww

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

03-25-2013 14:12:31 | More by mcaulifww

Jsterl

New Hampshire

2.75/5  rDev -20.5%

03-23-2013 02:58:18 | More by Jsterl

GFish

Virginia

3/5  rDev -13.3%

03-08-2013 00:13:05 | More by GFish

TwoForty

Florida

5/5  rDev +44.5%

03-04-2013 22:19:39 | More by TwoForty

kjkinsey

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

03-02-2013 23:56:43 | More by kjkinsey

CMOrak

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -6.1%

02-22-2013 00:54:17 | More by CMOrak

rapayn01

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +22.8%

02-21-2013 05:07:24 | More by rapayn01

woodchipper

Connecticut

3/5  rDev -13.3%

02-17-2013 20:41:41 | More by woodchipper

dtivp

West Virginia

3.14/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

Pours a clear amber brown with a a thin mocha colored head that fades quickly, light lacing.

Aroma of roasted malt and nuts, light coffee and chocolate.

Taste starts slightly sweet with hazelnut flavored coffee, chocolate with a slight mild hop bitterness.

Mouth Feel is medium leaning light body, moderate carbonation, crisp, smooth and nutty.

Overall an average porter.

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2013 20:07:48 | More by dtivp

Gavage

New Jersey

3.43/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: pours a dark brown color with a 1/2" head that slowly falls. Some lace develops during the session.

Smell: a nutty aroma is mild but pleasant overall.

Taste: mild grainy malt profile with some caramel, toasted hazelnut, and a mild bitterness. There is some earthy and buttery qualities about the beer too, but it is focused on the nuttiness.

Mouthfeel: medium bodied. Lightly crisp throughout with a long toasted nut aftertaste.

Overall: an easy to consume porter that would go well with some nut-heavy desserts.

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2013 17:48:41 | More by Gavage

mobrockman

Florida

3/5  rDev -13.3%

02-14-2013 01:56:53 | More by mobrockman

matjack85

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

02-06-2013 23:27:24 | More by matjack85

wilfonzo

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

01-25-2013 22:14:36 | More by wilfonzo

TimeLincoln

New Brunswick (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +22.8%

01-19-2013 18:57:18 | More by TimeLincoln