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pDev: 11.84%
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American Porter
| 8.50%
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onix1agr
Pennsylvania
3.68
/5
rDev
-11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Reviewed from notes, drank on October 25th. Poured into a founders brewing pint glass. Picked this one up at De cicco's after the CL flaming fury release.
KSMSKCMCP holds a oil stain black color with some rusty brown spots towards the edges and bottom of the glass. A cascading dark brown head turns light tan on top when it settles down. The foam reaches a 1/2 inch and has a nice creamy look. Good retention and some soapy lace but over time it fades into a ring around the glass.
Deep rich scents of kona coffee followed by chocolate and a sprinkle of cocco. This reminded me of a very light chocolate milk at times. The macadamia nuts used come out with warming. Roasted malt and a small hint of smoke. The coconut is minimal and does not really register.
The kona coffee is very big when this beer is cold so if that's what your after drink it on up. Over time the macadamia nuts integrate with the coffee making for an interesting mix. This is a nutty porter with a light but noticable chocolate touch. Some french vanilla shows up while the coconut remains minimal. Coconut is a hard ingredient to brew well so im not upset that it's not that large here. Any hops used don't make a dent with any significant taste, but im sure they have something to do with the overall flavor.
This porter holds a above medium body with some thickness to it, nowhere near watery. It goes down pretty simple. A mix between light milk chocolate and alot of coffee in the mouth with a short lasting aftertaste. OTOH, once this reached true room temperature the taste really went downhill in a sense because all I could taste was the M nuts and a some burnt flavors came up which struck me the wrong way. Drink this baby cold, warming does not help it IMO. No bitterness and low but noticable carb.
Not the most drinkable porter i've had, I was not sulking when I was done my 12oz. The ABV is slightly high but it's well hidden. Im glad I only bought one bottle of this because it's not something I would go back to. I enjoyed it enough though and porter fans should seek it out as it is kind of unique. This is probably the closest I will ever get to try products from Maui brewing so im glad i tried it.
Serving type: bottle
11-05-2009 04:47:37 |
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OldSchoolGamer
Ohio
3.68
/5
rDev
-11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Of all the Stone collaberation brews, this is the one that I have been most interested in. I have tried all of them except the Black Pilsner, and have yet to be impressed. A coconut porter brewed with macadamia nuts sounds like a can't miss. Here is my review:
A: Pours a dark brownish black. Not stout black, but still very dark. Head dissipates rather quickly.
S/T: The first thing I smelled in the aroma was a strong nutty aroma, almost like Rogue's Hazelnut Nectar. Coffee is also present, but not as intense as I expected. Taste is good, but just doesn't live up to expectations. Coffee is the most dominant flavor. Its a nice, dark roasted coffee flavor, but not as flavorful as say Beer Geek Breakfast or Founders Breakfast Stout. I don't get a whole lot of chocolate, but it is there. There is a strong nuttyness, but I wouldn't call it coconut. Maybe it is the macadamia? I feel this could have been a lot more.
M/D: Mouthfeel is full-bodied and creamy. Not as thick as an Imperial Stout, but pretty close. Drinks rather easily. Would probably be a good breakfast beer.
This is much better than the Tripel and Holiday Spice beer, but still nothing to write home about. Plus, at $7.00 a bottle, there are better options out there. Where is the coconut? Nothing really sets this apart from the pack. Worth a try, but don't expect what is advertised.
Serving type: bottle
11-14-2009 18:59:49 |
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foogerd
New York
3.68
/5
rDev
-11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
A- pours dark as night with a one inch coffee colored head
S- damn thats alot of coffee! tons of freshly ground coffee beans vanilla coconut flakes and some milk flavors as well.
T- the coffee comes up right away along with a nuttiness and vanilla coconut flavors i get some strange acidic notes at the end which disturbs the flavor for me i dont know where its coming from.
M- loved the feel perfectly portly
D- not exactly sessionable but really delicious
I must say the sourness did turn me off a bit but in a way it did meld with the other flavors its a kind of tartness from the coffee so if you know what i mean and this doesnt bother you go out and try for yourself at least once.
Serving type: bottle
08-23-2010 23:51:42 |
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Pagzzz
California
3.7
/5
rDev
-10.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Served in a tulip glass @ cellar temp
Appearance: Inky black with one finger head that dissipates quickly to a thin ring.
Aroma: Coffee big up front (could smell it seconds after cracking the top). Very slight acidic note, probably from deep roasted malts. Touch of nuttiness but tough to pick up coconut. Sweet alcohol notes evident.
Taste: Big roasted malt dominates, but coffee notes are right up front too. Acidity reminds me of ... tabasco?!? Some real complex flavor interactions going on here. Still not getting much coffee or coconut flavors. Hops are shoved out of the way on this one in terms of flavor, but some moderate bitterness.
Mouthfeel: actually pretty light on body for a robust porter of this strength.
Overall, it's a tasty brew, but could definitely benefit from the rounding out around the edges that a few years in the cellar should provide.
Serving type: bottle
10-06-2009 04:24:25 |
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Dubber55
New York
3.7
/5
rDev
-10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
A: Dark brown almost black, one finger mocha colored head
S: Coffee
T: Roasted coffee. A bit of an acrid taste as well.
M: Right on for the style
D: 1 12oz was plenty
A little one dimensional. I didnt taste or smell the coconut or the macadamia nuts. This is a good coffee porter but the problem is, when I pay $6 for a 12oz beer, I expect more.
Serving type: bottle
04-10-2010 05:15:44 |
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mtstatebeer
West Virginia
3.73
/5
rDev
-9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
12 oz. bottle. Pours a deep, dark brown color with a good creamy tan head, good lacing. Aroma is a whole bunch of coffee, roasted and toasted malts, nutty, coconut, and a little bit of chocolate. Flavor is chocolate, coffee, a touch of coconut, a little fruity, roasted malts, and a hint of spiciness. Mouthfeel is moderate, creamy, fairly carbonated, with a bittersweet finish. Very good beer, coffee is favored but still fairly balanced.
Serving type: bottle
02-07-2010 03:06:38 |
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Rutager
British Columbia (Canada)
3.74
/5
rDev
-9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Big thank you to Black13 for this long time want and all the other great beers!
Appearance. Pours a deep dark brown, pretty much black in the glass with 2 fingers of light tan head.
Smell. Slightly sour coffee and sweet nuts with dark malts and a bit of caramel.
Taste. Big coffee, again slightly sour and a little bit metalic. Dark malts follow with some nice nutty flavour in the finish. No booze to speak of.
Mouthfeel. Medium body, maybe a little lighter and medium+ carbonation.
Overall. A great Hawaiian combination going on here. Not the best coffee flavour I've tasted in a beer but a fun brew and so happy to finally have tried it. Thanks again Black13!
Serving type: bottle
04-12-2013 01:19:54 |
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HalfFull
California
3.78
/5
rDev
-8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz. bottle poured into a large wine glass after warming up from fridge temp. for about 10 minutes. Pours a deep brownish/black in color with just a hint of deep tawny brown edges in the light. Head is thin and medium tan in color. Retention is brief, yet an artsy surface cap does lace somewhat.
A subtle nose of coffee beans allows some coconut to waft through here and there. After some air the coffee notes offer a much more notable roasted and even smoky sense to them, and the coconut is more evident. A fresh pour offers some weird choco-coconut goo that is fleeting, fortunately; and notes of alcohol are present but rare. Would have benefited from some complimentary hops which I didn't find.
Taste is coconut forward with a light coffee backbone which lingers nicely on the palate and with a hint of nuttiness on the finish. Smooth and light in body given the ABV and how well hidden it is. A spry but not too perky carbonation surely helps in this regard. Fairly good drinkability as this beer is somewhat subtle and straightforward, and quite well balanced/refined in regard to its components.
An interesting porter, though I expected a bit more of a robust flavor, a la the complexities of a Baltic Porter. Nonetheless this beer offers nuances that were unexpected and quite deserving in their own right. Smooth, even delicate(for its ABV in particular), it may well ruin your favorite porter for you. Yet I wouldn't go out of my way to seek this given its rather limited production.
Serving type: bottle
09-29-2009 01:11:57 |
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cbutova
Massachusetts
3.78
/5
rDev
-8.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Didn't wanna drop $7 on a single of this but I guess I did since it would be a one time only experience. Appearance was very weak, might have to do with the nuts? Poured a very dark brown almost black with a one finger fizzy head that died instantly, sounded like champagne. No topping or ring on the beer to speak of. No retention or lacing = eh. Smell was awesome here. Coconuts, coffee, nuts, roasted malts. The nutty aspect of the nose was very strong and by far my favorite part of the beer. The taste was good but it ended up fading to straight up nut. Hints of coconut, coffee and roasted malts. Also got some cocoa along the way. Mouthfeel is also weak on this beer. A tiny bit of cream but mostly watery with some warming. Coat of nutty flavor left in the mouth with appropriate carbonation. A bit more thickness would have been very nice. Drinkability is also weak. The taste is good but not good enough for $7 and it seemed to end up just tasting like straight up nuts and the balance was lost. The off mouthfeel also impacted the experience.
Serving type: bottle
11-28-2009 21:50:20 |
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illidurit
California
3.78
/5
rDev
-8.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Pours a clear dark brown color with a light tan head. Roasted coffee aroma, black burnt malts. Dark caramel and coffee flavor with a substantial tart fruitiness midpalate, mild toasted coconut. Modest chocolatiness. Full oily body; rich and smooth. Not a big coconut fan (hate the stuff actually) but this was pretty solid.
Serving type: bottle
06-07-2010 09:11:09 |
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bonkers
New Jersey
3.78
/5
rDev
-8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I split this with a cousin, poured a 12 ounce glass into a tumbler. It pours jet black, with a thin little white head. Pure java on the nose. The taste is dominated by lots of strong coffee, it finished with more coffee. Medium in body, decent carbonation, and easy drinking. This would have scored higher if there was a hint of coconut in taste, this was a brew that was completely dominated by coffee. IMO don't put an ingredient in the name if you can't taste it.
Serving type: bottle
06-26-2010 23:48:39 |
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drumrboy22
Colorado
3.78
/5
rDev
-8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from 12oz. bottle into a Stone Imperial Russian Stout tulip. Beer was dark brown, nearly black in color, with a one-finger, dark brown head. Moderate carbonation and light lacing around the glass.
Aroma was coffee beans, roasted malts, vanilla and faint coconut. Smells nice, but I'm not getting any macadamia nuts. Lots of coffee present.
Taste was bitter coffee, chocolate, roasted grains, malt, vanilla and nuts. Slightly hoppy finish.
Full flavored, drinkable and enjoyable. Nice dessert beer.
Serving type: bottle
10-29-2010 02:10:32 |
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tanarm
California
3.8
/5
rDev
-8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Almost totally opaque black. Decent tan head that sits for awhile. Aroma is of coffee and dark chocolate.
Taste is quite smooth, a little bitterness from the coffee. It rounds out with a bit of nuttiness in the finish - this is after the beer has warmed for some time. Coffee and dark chocolate up front, with a touch of coconut/macadamia in the finish. Not sure I would even pick it out if it didn't say on the label. Otherwise, I would probably just call it a coffee stout. A bit of alcohol warmth in the middle, but not more than you would expect from a 8.5 ABV beer.. Quite drinkable, even with the full body and long finish.
I guess I was hoping for a bit more balance of all the ingredients, but it seems the coffee takes over. Can't say I didn't enjoy it, just not as impressive as what I was expecting. I don't think you should have to drink the beer at room temperature to enjoy all the flavors, but that's where this one is at. The last 2 ounces is the best, I can even smell the coconut now, whereas before, I couldn't even taste it at all.
Serving type: bottle
10-02-2009 06:44:11 |
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msubulldog25
Oregon
3.8
/5
rDev
-8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
12 oz. bottle, another from the series of collaborations between Stone and one (or more) brewers. Poured to a pint glass. The final inning of Game 6 of the World Series, Yankees win it 7-3.
A: Very dark, a striking brown-ness that glows with auburn at the fringes. Head never builds above 1/2-finger, falls rapidly to a slender ring and broken film. Little lace, just a few dabs of cream.
S: A nostril-stinging noseful of acrid coffee and burnt nuts...first sniff was a bit off-putting...not that it's 'bad' it's just, well, strong... Sweeter notes of toasted macadamia, vague coconut, a little cocoa.
T: Wow, NOT what I expected...a tart/sour porter? Not as harsh as that sounds, but I expected a much less astringent coffee roast, a sweeter malt, a more notable 'tropical' flair, I suppose. Chewy coffee and bittersweet baker's chocolate, a liberal lemony squeeze
M: Crisp, almost biting, carbonation. Hefty build-up of malty grain filling the mouth, a long-lasting bitterness. Medium/full body, alcohol isn't blatant but warmth is apparent.
D: Only moderately drinkable for me, an intense porter with a tart twist and a lofty ABV...OK to sip on 12 oz. for a while but nowhere near the upper echelon for me...cost is high per bottle ($8+), which doesn't necessarily factor into drinkability, but does factor into 'repeat buy-ability'...worth a try.
Serving type: bottle
11-05-2009 05:00:25 |
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corby112
Pennsylvania
3.83
/5
rDev
-7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a deep dark chestnut brown color that's almost completely black and opaque except for slight mahogany edges when held to a light source and a slightly fizzy frothy dark tan head that slowly fades into a lasting ring. Minimal spots of lacing.
Very roasty malt aroma with a prominent sweet coconut presence that is slightly lactic with hints of dark chocolate, roasted coffee bean, vanilla, toffee, oatmeal burnt toast and subtle hops. The sweetness of the coconut balances out the roasted nutty malt flavors.
Again, the flavor and mouthfeel are dominated by a slightly viscous deep roasted coffee flavor. There is plenty of silky and smokey bitter chocolate malt along with hints of roasted coffee bean, caramel, toffee, oatmeal and burnt toast. There is also a nice sweet coconut, lactic flavor that provides a nice balance without taking away to much from the deep roasted notes. Dry hop presence that along with the bitter dark chocolate and roasted notes provide a nice dry finish. Very complex and decently balanced with no trace of alcohol warmth, but the dominant roasted flavors slightly hurt the drinkability. A nice twist of the coffee beer style.
Serving type: bottle
11-01-2009 07:34:38 |
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LilBeerDoctor
New York
3.85
/5
rDev
-7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Reviewed on 12/11/2009. Bottle. Pours black with a small tan head. Aroma of roasted nuts, coffee, bitter roasted malt, and a touch of coconut too. Flavor of sweet roasted malt, residual sugars and lactose initially with a bitter roasted malt finish. Pretty tasty and quite drinkable. This one lived up to my expectations.
Serving type: bottle
12-19-2009 05:19:56 |
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srandycarter
California
3.85
/5
rDev
-7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
On tap at Maui Brewing. Didn't have the Santa's Little Helper I was looking forward to, nor did they have any glass for growlers. I leave in a few days back to SD. Damn. Oh well, back to the review.
A - Very dark body, small tight bubbled head. Very coating tight lace.
S - Heavy cocoa powder, coffee mixed in.
T - Thick coffee flavor, cocoa mixes well and nice cocoanut nutty flavor in finish.
M - Chewey, thick, well carbed and coats well.
D - Too big too heavy. Not a session. Kills palate and fills you up.
Serving type: on-tap
12-22-2009 03:19:38 |
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Viggo
Ontario (Canada)
3.85
/5
rDev
-7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12 oz bottle, big thanks to mikedashg for sending this my way.
Pours a mostly clear dark reddish brown, some black away from the light, thick tan head forms and settles down to a thin ring around the glass, no real lacing.
Smell is nice, nice caramelized sugar sweetness, vanilla and coffee roast, chocolate, brown sugar, light nuttiness, more coffee roast and vanilla in the aroma, but a lot of richness and quite nice, light fruitiness and a touch of alcohol.
Taste is similar, creme brulee like sweetness up front, very caramelized, brown sugar, vanilla, nuts, a bit of chocolate and coffee roast, raisins, alcohol, a little rough in the finish.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation, nice flavours but I found it a little harsh. I dig this stuff but just a little too muddled. Thanks Mike!
Serving type: bottle
01-16-2010 23:03:29 |
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seh410
Massachusetts
3.85
/5
rDev
-7%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
Appearance: Wondering if I poured too soft.... The head was almost non-existent, and from past pours I know this shouldn't be... Does anyone have any ideas? I'm wondering if I stored it at too low a temp and then let it warm up while in the bottle before pouring it?
Aroma: Coffee and Chocolate aromas are both really strong and rich with some definite fruitiness in the background. The coconut and macadamia make themselves known as the beer warms up. It smells like it should taste delicious
Taste/Mouthfeel: There is definitely a lot of flavor here. The nuttiness of the macadamia is very forward, whereas I am only getting the coconut at the very end. The chocolate flavor tastes and feels so creamy - great feel in the mouth, medium bodied with just a tiny bit of carbonation. I taste coffee liquor at the end - sort of the coffee revealing itself within the alcohol bite. The flavor gets much richer as it warms up a bit.
Drinkability: I could sip this all night. Not drink per say, but sip and sip happily.
Serving type: bottle
06-13-2010 21:10:10 |
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r0nyn
New York
3.85
/5
rDev
-7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a bottle into my Otter Creek nonic.
Pours a dark-ish mahogany brown that resolves into a murky blackness. Ruby edges around the sides. Can also see little bits of gunk at the bottom, probably yeast from my less-than-stellar pour. Inch thick, soapy, light tan head that recedes to a thin cap, leaving some stringy lacing coating the inside of the glass. Big blast of sweetish malts in the nose, with a very faint undertone of coffee and chocolate. Not very much coconut or macadamia nuttiness at all, though.
Still big and malty on the initial sip, but not as sweet as the smell. Very subtle nuances of nutty chocolate and vanilla show up in the middle, along with just a hint of breadiness. Coconut still eludes me; I can't seem to detect it anywhere in the taste or smell. Roasted coffee makes up the back end of the brew along with some light bitterness that doesn't linger. Mouthfeel is light, but creamy with little carbonation. Goes down easy and leaves the tongue slightly on the dryer side.
Drinkability is above average. I guess I was expecting a lot more out of this beer than I got. Coconut is nowhere to be found, and there's only a light smattering of coffee and macadamia in the taste and smell. I don't mind malt bombs, so I enjoyed this beer; I just wish I was able to find what's advertised on it!
Serving type: bottle
12-14-2010 06:15:17 |
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sleazo
New York
3.88
/5
rDev
-6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Purchased at New Beer Distributors in Manhattan.
A_Pours a dark black with a foamy brown head. Settles into a nice cap. Minimal lacing.
S_A big aroma hits as soon the bottle is opened. Huge roasted malts and dark espresso notes dominate with a distinct macadamia nut aroma hitting in the background. Great nose.
T_Big coffee again up front mellowing out into a nice roasted finish. The aftertaste reveals a certain nuttiness that is not as distinctly macadamia as the aroma. There is a bit too much acidity overall which detracts somewhat. Not getting much if any coconut.
M_Nicely velvety in feel with a moderate soft carbonation. A bit thicker than an average porter but it works with the tastes and ingerdients.
D_A good beer no doubt but with some flaws. The acrid heat might melow out with some time but it detracts a bit too much here. Still I am enjoying the interplay between the coffee and the and the nuts. I wish there was more coconut as well.
Serving type: bottle
10-21-2009 01:11:06 |
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tpd975
Florida
3.9
/5
rDev
-5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: Pours a nice dark black hue with a small mocha head. Lite retention with spotty lace.
S: Aromas of roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate mostly.
T: Dark roasted malt, bitter chocolate with notes of fudge. The middle is dominated by bold coffee. A touch of coconut comes through in the finish.
M: Medium in body, good carbonation.
D: Good. Pretty good beer I was expecting a bit more to be honest. Could use a bigger blast of coconut to really push it overthetop.
Serving type: bottle
10-14-2009 21:46:34 |
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TheViolator666
Ohio
3.9
/5
rDev
-5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 fl. oz. bottle poured into stout glass.
A: Pours with a not-quite-opaque dark brown body. Light tan head with a medium amount of lacing. Decent retention.
S: Smells a bit grainy and roasted, nothing too big.
T: A coconut like sweetness that is reminiscent of a sweet/milk stout. A very nice toasted nut quality along with a roasted coffee flavor are in the finish.
M/D: Nice and thick milky body from the coconut. Carbonated well. Slight signs of alcohol on the back of the throat.
Overall, pretty good. Thought of it as more of a milk stout. Too bad Stone keeps jacking up the prices on these collaborations.
Serving type: bottle
11-01-2009 21:38:23 |
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Schmaltzy
California
3.9
/5
rDev
-5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
A- Pours a dark muddy brown with less than 1 finger head that leaves little lacing behind.
S- Definate coffee, reminds me of the Chocolate Macadamia Nut BadAss Company coffee I used to have on Kona when visiting, slight vanilla/coconut scents and a light dark chocolate.
T- Almost exactly as it smells but a little thinner than I had hoped.
M- Medium body with light carbonation and hidden alcohol were nice, just wanted a little more body with this one.
D- Good drinkability, however, it is hard to get this beer and when you do its $7-8 for a 12 oz beer which brings this drinkability down.
Serving type: bottle
08-09-2010 01:28:35 |
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callmescraps
Massachusetts
3.93
/5
rDev
-5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Not my favorite style, but couldn't pass it up on the shelves.
Appearance - Black. No light passes through when held up to the lamp. Two inches of tan, mocha head dissipate pretty quickly. Nice looking bev.
Smell - Lots of roast coffee. A little burnt, as well. Some toasted marshmallow. Deep fruit, maybe raisins and plum? The coffee is very strong.
Taste - Coffee is not as strong up front. A little sweetness, possibly the macadamia. Definitely a hint of coconut, but only a hint. Very smooth. Lots of roast. The finish, however, is definitely full rich coffee. The burn lingers.
Mouthfeel - Nice and light. Almost too light.
Drinkability - The roast/burnt finish makes it a little tough. It's nice, but one is enough.
Not a huge coffee guy, so this was never going to be a home run for me. The lady friend liked it better. That said, I wish the coconut and macadamia showed up a bit more. I was a little disappointed by how much the coffee dominated. If you like coffee, this will do it for ya.
Serving type: bottle
10-17-2009 06:32:58 |
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