CoCoNut Porter - Maui Brewing Co.

yeastsipper

California

3.75/5  rDev -6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Beer pours an opaque black with a big frothy head. Pretty stuff. Smell is interesting if not overly complex. I really get some sweet malt and coconut. The coconut reminds me of suntan lotion - and I mean this is a positive way. Not sure how much is my imagination (or marketing), but this is a porter with a bit of tropical edge. Pretty cool.

Taste is good. Taste is much like the nose, with some roasty malt and coconut. Some light chocolate flavors.

Mouthfeel is a touch light for me, but this is highly drinkable. Kudos for taking a pretty standard style (for my experience) and giving it a cool twist. This is a porter I could drink on a sunny day or at the beach. Right on.

Serving type: can

04-25-2009 19:23:43 | More by yeastsipper

falcon1

Ohio

3/5  rDev -24.8%

06-17-2013 17:58:16 | More by falcon1

SlothB77

Virginia

4.4/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Reviewed from memory - on tap at World of Beer in Arlington, VA

Pours asphalt black with limited, but iridescent lacing.

Tropical and floral aromatics.

Taste of sweet, tropical fruits. A porter/ dark beer that can be enjoyed during the hot days of summer. Coconut is present, but not overpowering.

The beer has a smooth, creamy opening and sweet, bitter finish.

Tired of having IPAs and belgium whites all summer? Try this refreshingly excellent coconut porter that is sessionable even during those hot muggy dog days of summer.

Serving type: on-tap

06-16-2013 23:08:42 | More by SlothB77

Hendry

Vermont

4.61/5  rDev +15.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

The name itself warrants curiosity, and being a fan of coconut and the occaisional porter, I figured why not?Poured ino a snifter, it borders on brown/black, completely opaque, and pours a half finger of a tan supple head,lacing is average for a porter.

Aroma is toasty, roasty and coffee-like, with deep roasted malts and the toasted coconut sweetness playing a subtle part in the nose, and this becomes more apparent upon warming.

Taste is smooth and very rich with a pleasant roasted quality, and just a hint of the toasted coconut flavor for a semi sweet finish to round things out nicely.

Mouthfeel is medium to heavy, rich and creamy texture,superb carbonation to move the flavors along.

As long as you aren't expecting to drink a Mounds Bar, and enjoy porters, Maui Brewing Coconut porter is a well crafted and delicious concoction that has the ability to satisfy on a number of levels, and is a really nice way to end the day.

Serving type: can

06-16-2013 05:31:03 | More by Hendry

BigBarley

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -6%

06-14-2013 08:46:18 | More by BigBarley

PhilDaBrewer

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -6%

06-14-2013 01:57:59 | More by PhilDaBrewer

JMUbrewz

Virginia

4/5  rDev +0.3%

06-13-2013 15:34:20 | More by JMUbrewz

drsarver

South Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +12.8%

06-11-2013 01:38:42 | More by drsarver

williamjbauer

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +0.3%

06-10-2013 22:42:40 | More by williamjbauer

jarrgal

North Dakota

4/5  rDev +0.3%

06-10-2013 02:53:53 | More by jarrgal

melissaganz

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +12.8%

06-09-2013 04:39:18 | More by melissaganz

cosmonick

Indiana

4/5  rDev +0.3%

06-08-2013 15:20:47 | More by cosmonick

cfinch2

Virginia

4/5  rDev +0.3%

06-08-2013 14:57:55 | More by cfinch2

terence

California

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

06-08-2013 09:45:11 | More by terence

GrindFatherBob

New York

3.75/5  rDev -6%

06-06-2013 22:32:51 | More by GrindFatherBob

westwood

Illinois

4/5  rDev +0.3%

06-05-2013 14:38:41 | More by westwood

Amp

Oklahoma

4.5/5  rDev +12.8%

06-04-2013 01:34:24 | More by Amp

rfreed

Washington

4/5  rDev +0.3%

06-03-2013 21:03:22 | More by rfreed

chrishensley

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -6%

06-02-2013 23:57:26 | More by chrishensley

Jeckel

Colorado

3/5  rDev -24.8%

06-01-2013 22:34:28 | More by Jeckel

4000qtrap

Missouri

3.64/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Source/Serving: 12oz can

S: Burnt bread crust, wet moss, toasted almonds, grill residue. Hints of toasted coconut, spruce, decaying leaves.

T: Slightly sweet, faintly tart up front that hits with a smooth rich toasty, caramel roastiness. In the perfect roast range between toffee and coffee/chocolate, which gives the roastiness some depth and richness. Creamy, oily and smooth. Coconut hits in the middle, clean and toasty, along with light coffee and a nice nuttiness. Little to no harshness from the roastiness or bitterness, but its well balanced and only slightly sweet. Acidity is faint. Faintly mossy hops. Moderately high body. Finish really shows off the coconut and nuttiness, with a lingering toasted bread and smooth chocolate note.

Notes: A well-organized brew

Serving type: can

06-01-2013 02:59:59 | More by 4000qtrap

Geno206

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -6%

06-01-2013 00:51:04 | More by Geno206

ralphw56

Nevada

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

06-01-2013 00:47:19 | More by ralphw56

Xzfgiimtsath

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +12.8%

05-31-2013 19:03:56 | More by Xzfgiimtsath

sansho

Tennessee

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

05-31-2013 05:20:47 | More by sansho