CoCoNut Porter - Maui Brewing Co.

lighthabit

Oregon

3.19/5  rDev -20.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

pours dark, barely passes the light thru the glass test - none got thru :). head dies quickly to a circle around the rim. faint lacing. aroma is hard to pin down for me, i think the coconut is throwing me off. for some reason i find it reminding me of firestone's velvet merlin, but with a (thankfully) faint hint of coconut. mouthfeel is a bit thin for my tastes, but i tend to like stouts a bit on the thick side. i'm glad i tried it, though i don't think i'll chase it down again. points for justifying their use of a can, rather than bottle, for several reasons (listed on can). an interesting brew to try, if only because it's different.

Serving type: can

05-13-2013 07:24:05 | More by lighthabit

NiceTaps

New Jersey

4.14/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

12oz can vigorously poured into a pint glass.

A- Poured a dark brown - almost black - color. Opaque with no highlights. A mocha-tan colored head, 1-finger, stays fluffy for a few minutes before fading to an oil slick. Not much lacing. I've drained a differential or two in my time that were long overdue for a fluid change and what poured out looked kinda like this brew. That is meant as praise.

S- Rich roasted dark malts show a powerful presence. There's some chocolate sweetness and some coffee. I don't pick up any hop smells, the darks are too prominent.

T-There's some coconut flavor on the back end. But this adds up to a coffee/chocolate porter for me. It's quite flavorful, nonetheless.

M- A bit thin and fizzy, but for a porter, that's ok. It does look like it would have more body.
Some hop bite gives way to a creamy smooth finish that's loaded with the malt/coffee/chocolate flavors.

O- I like that there is subtle coconut flavor here, rather than overkill. It's a flavorful and drinkable dark beer.

Serving type: can

05-12-2013 21:50:31 | More by NiceTaps

Dope

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a dark brown with a very fizzy light brown head. Head fades away at a moderate pace. Decent little chunks of lacing. Good head retention.

S: Sharp roasted malt, lots of char mainly. Trying to discern some coconut but can barely find it, may be the power of suggestion at this point. Sweet and creamy though, decent chocolate I think.

T: There's the coconut. Has sort of a toasted coconut going along with some char and a bunch of chocolate. Finish is a dry cocoa, a little coconut and some creaminess. Quite dry between sips. Very dry, almost tingling. Maybe some hoppiness that I can't quite place?

M: Light, smooth, creamy. Somewhat high carbonation.

O: Not a bad porter. Coconut adds a welcome level of complexity. Smooth and creamy without being too heavy. Easy drinking.

Serving type: can

05-01-2013 04:08:29 | More by Dope

TappaKeggaBrew

Ohio

4.23/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25

A: Very much like pouring a can of root beer: Clear, dark brown fluid, a solid finger of light-brown foam that fades a little quicker than I'd like, with almost no lacing on the walls of my mug.

S: Roasted malts front and center. Then the hops, citrus and piney. There's a little bit of coffee here, as well. As for coconut... maybe, but it's so faint that it could be my imagination because I'm searching for it.

T: Not what I expected, but quite good! Malts are toasty and slightly acrid, not sweet at all. Next comes a tangy mix of citrus and resin, surely from the hops. Then it backs off for a moment and I get just the hint of coconut before bitter and tangy hops show up again; the bitterness is the taste that really lingers, but not in a bad way.

M: Crisp, slightly chewy, and heavy on the carbonation (don't swallow more than a couple of gulps quickly or the burp from the first will be coming up as you're swallowing more!) There's a little dryness at the end, a little more than your average porter, but it just serves to make you want to take the next sip.

O: Not quite what I was expecting (I thought more coconut, less hops), but tasty nonetheless. More hops than your typical porter, but it works. Not an every-day beer for me, but one I'll definitely have again. I'm thinking this would pair perfectly with a steak!

Serving type: can

04-15-2013 00:36:01 | More by TappaKeggaBrew

rawfish

California

3.95/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours nice and dark out of the can, black ringed with flashes of deep brown and a rocky, one finger, sand colored head. Porters always have a nice color to them though.

Aroma is pretty pedestrian, roasted malts and coffee beans, little bit of vanilla, none of that toasted coconut yet.

Roasted flavors off the bat with some raw cocoa and a dull coffee bitterness which then gets smoothed out by warm toasted coconut. The flavor on the back end grows as the beer warms.

Low carbonation and a medium body, smoothness comes more from the coconut flavor rather than the liquid not much mouth coating here.

Drinkable brew but it soon becomes apparent that after 2 or 3 the game becomes how much coconut flavor can I get out the can before it becomes one dimensional. First beer I've tasted from Maui Brewing, the canned concept and beer are both winners.

Serving type: can

03-26-2013 02:58:04 | More by rawfish

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.19/5  rDev -20.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

It's not a secret that I hate coconut. However, I have had several coconut beers that I like. This, sadly, was not one of them.

Solid black pour with a small tannish head that mostly dissipated, leaving a few stray bubbles on top. Aroma of sweet chocolate, roasty malts, not a whole lot of coconut. Taste came off a bit like a Mounds bar, but I found it much too sweet, intense and cloying with sugary sweetness, like coconut candy (I'm assuming there is such a thing). It wasn't entirely bad overall, but just too much for me to handle. It's supposed to be beer, not a malty mixed drink. Body was medium. This one might be for some, but not for me.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2013 21:49:03 | More by Rifugium

milliCAN

Indiana

3.86/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

Poured into a snifter from a can.

I had this before on tap but it seems a little better than I remember. Anyways, after the finger of head settles which takes a minute or two a slight film of tan lingers. The smell honestly reminds me of fresh cream and a little toasted malt. We know of course that the toasted smell is from the toasted coconut. The toasted coconuts really bring out the taste of the porter but it mellows it at the same time. It's good!

Serving type: can

03-13-2013 00:00:07 | More by milliCAN

coreyfmcdonald

Georgia

2.11/5  rDev -47.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2

12oz can into a snifter

A: Pours a very dark brown with two fingers of light tan head.

S: Cocoa nibs, roasted malts, and coconut. A bit of caramel sweetness, and a touch of cardboard. Faint.

T: A touch of roasted malts, but extremely faint. I don't think I've ever tasted such a flavorless beer, including BMC.

M: Quite thin with average carbonation.

O: This is impressively flavorless. I've really never had a beer with such little flavor. I guess there aren't any flaws, though.

Serving type: can

02-28-2013 02:45:56 | More by coreyfmcdonald

DaftCaskBC

British Columbia (Canada)

4.13/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

A: 1/4" tan head over black liquid.

S: roasted malts, clean yeast and coconut.

T: Roasted malt, caramel, coffee, chocolate and coconut in the finish

M: thin viscosity and a moderate level of large carbonation

O:. Very tasty and drinkable. Seems sessionable.

Serving type: can

02-21-2013 21:54:35 | More by DaftCaskBC

ckollias

Maryland

4.36/5  rDev +9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Enjoyed this 12oz can out of a Belgian tulip glass.

A: Pours a dark black with a thick dark brown 2-finger head that quickly dissipates and leaves a wispy lace and no trail down the glass.

S: Toasted malt aroma with a coconut, coffee, and alcohol background.

T: Smooth and sweet toasted malts and coconut flavor balanced by some bitter, hoppy, coffee scents and finishes slightly dry.

M: Medium body and medium carbonation.

O: This was a smooth easy to drink porter with an interesting toasted coconut flavor. Absolutely worth a try.

Serving type: can

02-16-2013 03:20:50 | More by ckollias

Seanniek91

New Hampshire

4.3/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Served from a 12oz can into a Smuttynose pint.

Appearance- Black with a finger of mocha head that lasted about 30 seconds. Moderate lacing remains.

Smell- Roasty coffee, light toasted coconut, sweet chocolate malts, mild hop presence, cinnamon?

Taste- Roasty malts, light hops, light coconut, finishes with coffee. I want a little more coconut.

Mouthfeel- Lighter in body with ample carbonation. Probably a great beer to drink on the beach at sundown.

Overall- I like this beer a lot. Great porter with good flavor and body.

Serving type: can

02-07-2013 19:51:00 | More by Seanniek91

VelvetExtract

Massachusetts

3.74/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A-Pours a dark brown. Head is decently dark as well. Head bubbles down to a few foamy islands here and there.

S-Traditional Porter notes. Chocolate and coffee…not picking up much coconut sadly. I really wanted this beer to just wreak of coconut.

T-Again, mostly straight Porter. I do pick up some coconut but not nearly as much as I wanted. I also get a slight metallic twang too unfortunately. Its actually pretty good but if I tried this blind I know I wouldn't label this a coconut Porter.

M-Medium bodied. Lightly bitter. Drinkable with a good overall feel and bubbles that tickle.

O/D-Its still a solid beer but I would label this a big disappointment. I have always wanted to try this because I thought I would be getting some huge coconut notes. I leave this beer slightly unhappy. A good Porter, nothing more.

Serving type: can

02-07-2013 00:38:21 | More by VelvetExtract

Justin_Neff

Ohio

3.9/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

A: Pours a dark, dark brown - almost black. Aggressively poured a 3 finger fluffy tan colored head that hangs around in the glass for an eternity. Leaves an awesome lacing on the glass.

S: Wofts strong roasted malts and tons of dark chocolate. Also getting smells of black coffee.

T: The taste is really good, but I really don't get much coconut. I get chocolate and roasted malt, which is really good. I also taste a good deal of coffee. Finishes with a little bit of bitterness.

M: The body of this isn't great. I had to stop and remind myself that this IS just a porter, so it isnt supposed to be super full, but that's what I was expecting for the look. That being said, it's still a little light for my liking of a porter. The carbonation is good though.

O: Overall, an above-average beer, and I am glad I got to try it. If I wasn't expecting coconut I would've actually rated it higher, but I felt a little dooped by that expectation. Really good tasting, but I got very little coconut.

Serving type: can

02-06-2013 23:37:22 | More by Justin_Neff

papat444

Quebec (Canada)

3.96/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Thanks to Rutager for this one.

Poured from a 12oz. can, canned 090312.

Appearance: A very dark brown body with a creamy, milky head the color of a darker tan. Some lacing but would have liked a bit more.

Smell: Sweet roasted aroma, coconut is pretty front & center with a good whiff of cocoa as well.

Taste: Creamy coffee at first then shredded coconut and creamy cocoa pile on.

Mouthfeel: Carbonation a tad high but it's followed by a silky creaminess that's quite nice.

Overall: A real good flavored porter. Love coconut and this one showcases that very well.

Serving type: can

01-28-2013 12:11:13 | More by papat444

rlee1390

Indiana

4.01/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

A-Black in the glass, two finger light tan head, clear deep amber when pouring.

S-Lots of roasted malt, good deal of chocolate, rounded out with a tad bit of coffee.

T-Starts with roasted malt and chocolate along with what I assume is coconut. Not bitterness, rather sweet, but balance ins't perfect.

M-Medium bodied, not much carbonation and smooth.

O-A solid beer, glad to have received it as an extra.

Serving type: can

01-26-2013 17:16:35 | More by rlee1390

endovelico

Portugal

3.83/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

Taken from notes.

Appearance: Pours a dark mahogany brew with beautiful brown highlights, small mocha head and some lacing.

Smell: The nose is intense with chocolate up front and coffee and caramel at the back. The chocolate kind of overwhelms everything.

Taste: Intense flavor of chocolate, burnt caramel and some very faint coconut.

Palate: Medium low carbonation. Low bitterness. Medium full body. Smooth finish. Faint lingering cherry chocolate candy flavor.

Overall: Kinda gimmicky. Not enough depth on the nose or tongue but it's a decent brew as a whole nonetheless.

Serving type: can

01-26-2013 12:49:26 | More by endovelico

VoodooBear

Puerto Rico

2.73/5  rDev -31.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Presentation: 12 oz. can, served in a steidel. "Canned on" date printed on the bottom of the can.

Appearance: One and a half finger dark tan head that vanishes quickly into thin ring. The color is deep, dark chocolate brown, almost black.

Smell: Smells heavily of malt, with just a tiny hint of coconut in the background. It's not a very aromatic beer.

Taste: Malt sweetness is the predominant flavor. There's chocolate and coffee notes too. There's a vary faint coconut taste in the background, which is surprising.

Mouthfeel: It's a strong and full bodied beer. It goes down smooth and has a fair amount of carbonation.

Overall: Considering this is called "CoConut Porter" there's not enough coconut smell or flavor on it. It's more like an aftertaste than anything, which is a little bit disappointing. That being said, it's still a good enough porter so as not to be a complete failure. If you're looking to try something different with a lot of coconut flavor in it, this is not it. If you don't mind trying just a regular old porter with a coconut aftertaste, go right ahead.

Serving type: can

01-17-2013 05:54:11 | More by VoodooBear

kawilliams81

Illinois

4/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A- Pours dark brown with a 1 finger tan head. Big leopard spotting covers the glass.

S- dark chocolate, some roast, get so,e sweetness but not any coconut.

T- roasted malts, coffee, and some sweet maple.

M- medium body and carbonation. Some effervescence.

O- very good porter, but I don't really get coconut from this coconut porter.

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2013 02:47:43 | More by kawilliams81

RoninTK3

Rhode Island

4.53/5  rDev +13.3%
look: 3 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A - Very dark with a very thin head that quickly disappears. Nothing special.

S - Coffee, roasted malt, coconut, and whipped cream. Very sweet and creamy smelling. This beer has a very inviting aroma.

T - Coconut, roasted malts, coffee, and marshmallows. Just the right amount of sweetness in this beer. It's got a very buttery aftertaste. Very nice.

M - Medium bottled with medium carbonation. The buttery, creamy aftertaste lingers for a long time.

This is one of my favorite beers that, sadly, is not available in New England. I'll continue to trade for it though, because I really can't get enough of it. Highly recommended for people that want a porter with something a bit different.

Serving type: can

01-04-2013 00:34:59 | More by RoninTK3

morebeergood

Massachusetts

3.33/5  rDev -16.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Single can that I picked up in Seattle. Poured into a pint glass. Not much carbonation or lacing. Smell had a hint of coconut, but the taste really lacked it. Tasted more like a weak chocolate porter. Mouthfeel was thin for the style. Lost points with me overall because it really didn't live up to its billing.

Serving type: can

12-30-2012 05:05:47 | More by morebeergood

Climber9

4.4/5  rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Very dark brown or black. Light brown head of fine bubbles that dissipates quickly.

S: Coffee, roasted malt, dark chocolate. Low spicy hop aroma.

T: Roasted malt, coffee, dark chocolate. Spicy hop bitterness. Finishes with some hop bitterness but mostly that coffee/chocolate malt flavor. Tasty.

M: Full bodied and creamy. Medium carbonation. Slight astringency on the finish, hop derived probably, but could come from use of roasted grain. Not excessive.

O: Well balanced specialty porter. While the coconut didn't come through as its own flavor, it did lend to the overall sweetness. This would be a great on a cold winter night by the fireplace.

Serving type: on-tap

12-12-2012 04:59:14 | More by Climber9

jazzyjeff13

United Kingdom (England)

3.73/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A 355ml can with no visible BB date. Picked up a little while back from Trembling Madness in York. Can't quite fathom what the image on the can refers to.

Poured into a Delirium chalice. A deep brown hue that appears pitch black in the glass. Produces a large head of creamy beige foam with good retention; this slowly subsides to a thick surface layer. Settling sediment indicates can-conditioning. Aroma of rich roasted malt, toasted coconut, coffee, burnt grain, cocoa, molasses, dried fruit and faint earthy yeast. Complex and moreish.

Tastes of dark roasted malt with a nutty character and a dry, bitter finish. Notes of burnt grain, coconut, coffee, molasses/caramel, mild cocoa, faint dried fruit and earthy yeast. There is a subtle lactic hint in the background, along with a warming whiff of alcohol. Quite bitter upon swallowing. Mouthfeel is smooth, dry and tingly, with good carbonation but rather insubstantial body. Somewhat astringent, with an aftertaste of bitter roasted malt, coconut and stewed hops.

Tasty stuff - an interesting brew. The coconut certainly comes across, but is relatively restrained and blends well with the malt. The aroma is great, but the taste seems slightly weaker and doesn't linger. The mild acidic note in the background is probably from the coconut. Body is a tad thin and could do with being thicker and creamier. However, this is a solid brew that goes down nicely. The only other coconut beer I've tried is Kona's, and this is better. Well worth giving a whirl if you come across it.

Serving type: can

12-08-2012 01:42:46 | More by jazzyjeff13

sukwonee

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Black body with 2 finger light tan head. Lots of lacing.

S: Coconut, roasty malt. That's about it. This beer does not have a strong smell other than the roastiness and slight nutty-ness.

T: Coconut, followed by some sweetness, roasty malt, coffee. It's very delicious. The flavour doesn't linger but the coconut flavour mixes in very well with the roasty base beer. Not much hop notes.

M: Decent amount of carbonation, medium body for the style

O: I have had this multiple times before and finally get around to reviewing it. It's one of my favorite porters that I can get pretty anytime. Highly recommended.

Serving type: can

11-23-2012 23:05:26 | More by sukwonee

copperstatebrewJR

3.58/5  rDev -10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Had it in Maui on tap at Monkey Pod.
Appearance is appealing. Deep brown, almost black tint even when held to the light. Light brown creamy head.
Aroma was a bit disappointing for me. I was really looking forward to this beer. Smells of coconut, chocolate, smoky aroma. However, was not aromatic enough. It had a great aroma, but it was too subtle.
Taste is also good. Slight coconut, stronger chocolates and coffee flavors. The problem I have with this beer is that the flavor falls off as soon as you swallow it. No lingering flavors like a porter should have. Even the mid taste flavors seem far too tame to me.
Mouth feel is as a porter should be. Full to medium bodied.
Overall, this beer did not impress me at all. It's not bad, however, it does not live up to the reputation it seems to have "earned" in my opinion. It a weak flavored porter that leaves something to be desired.

Serving type: on-tap

11-05-2012 00:01:38 | More by copperstatebrewJR

elgiacomo

Georgia

3.88/5  rDev -3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12oz canned September 13, 2011. Served at around 50F.

Pours black with a large three finger foamy brown head that leaves some clumps of lacing and holds a good cap.

Aroma is toasted coconut, roasted malts, a bit of chocolate and coffee, but the coconut really steals the show. Very good strength.

Flavor is roasted malts, some chocolate and coffee, nice coconut notes throughout, minor amounts of bread and caramel, also found it to be a bit acidic. Minimal alcohol.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied with good carbonation.

A very unique and tasty porter, one that I’ve been wanting to try for some time. The coconut is quite forward and not subtle here, so this would be best suited for coconut fans only.

Serving type: can

11-04-2012 05:23:17 | More by elgiacomo