Chocolate Porter - Horseheads Brewing Inc.

chalkda01

New York

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

02-23-2013 19:13:58 | More by chalkda01

keithmurray

Louisiana

4.7/5  rDev +22.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

Appearance - mahogany with tan head

Smell - Cocoa powder is most prominent, vanilla bean, smells like dessert

Taste - The flavor on this lives up to its namesake, chocolate is most prominent, a bit of roasted coffee bean is in there along with some hops to balance things out

mouthfeel - sweetness upfront, medium bodied, medium carbonation, enough hop bitterness to counteract the sweetness

Overall - this is a really good porter, I am glad that it lived up to its namesake with plenty of chocolate goodness in the flavor profile. That'd be great if this is ever released in 6 packs in the future.

Price Point - $5.99/22oz bottle

Serving type: bottle

03-10-2013 21:51:56 | More by keithmurray

GreesyFizeek

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

03-06-2013 00:57:55 | More by GreesyFizeek

tviz33

New York

4.35/5  rDev +13%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a Horseheads growler filled right from the brewery, served in to a nonic pint glass.

A- Pours a nearly black body with one finger worth of light brown head and light lacing.

S- Smells so good I actually stuck my nose in it trying to get more. Lots of chocolate, roastiness, and a little coffee. It's everything you want on the nose.

T- Fairly sweet with a dark chocolate taste up front, but extremely balanced. Just the right amount of hops. This could go down all night.

M- A solid medium-bodied brew with a creamy mouthfeel that goes down so smooth. Adequate carbonation.

O- This is all that it is hyped up to be. Worthy of the 2012 TAP NY bronze medal.

Serving type: growler

02-03-2013 23:15:57 | More by tviz33

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

09-15-2012 15:15:48 | More by DrunkinYogi

jsanford

Georgia

3.58/5  rDev -7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

Courtesy of THE CPJ. Cheers!

Pours a fairly dark black with brown edges and a dense mocha head. Overcarbed like hell, needed to pour VERY slowly. Still lost a good chunk of the bottle to foam-over. Nice aromas of chocolate, vanilla, caramel, and roasted malt. Nice and chocolatey, and fairly authentic. Reminds me of a candy bar, definitely. Taste consists of more chocolate (of the darker variety this time, not as sweet as the nose suggested), dark malt, and some roasted nuts. Pretty nice, and the bitter chocolate finish is a good touch. Mouthfeel is a bit thinner and sharped then I like, wish this was a bit creamier. Dunno why this was so badly over-carbed, the temperature was low and I'm not getting any infection. I'd like to try a different bottle, but overall still a nice Porter.

Serving type: bottle

08-30-2012 02:19:46 | More by jsanford

ppoitras

Massachusetts

3.45/5  rDev -10.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

22oz bottle purchased as a single from Byrne Dairy in Syracuse by the fairgrounds.

Poured into an imperial pint, formed a 1/4" dark brown head over the opaque dark brown/black brew. Head holds status quo for a long time, with lasting lace. Aroma is smoky yet sweet chocolate.

Taste continues with the sweet chocolate, but gives a slight off tartness in the middle, then chills out through the close with dark malts and a touch of bitterness. Mouthfeel is smooth, and drinkability is pretty good. If that tart didn't rear it's ugly head, I'd be all over this.

Serving type: bottle

08-19-2012 01:55:31 | More by ppoitras

THECPJ

Delaware

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

06-17-2012 19:43:32 | More by THECPJ

3Hops

Minnesota

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

06-03-2012 03:21:52 | More by 3Hops

1Adam12

Indiana

4.05/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Well, I wasn't supposed to drink for a few days due to supposed to be getting a vasectomy tomorrow, however, due to circumstances, I canceled the appointment and decided to open this. Thanks to Cuzco for this extra.

Pours a rich looking black with a tan head. Smells sweet. Nice milk chocolate, and more than expected vanilla on the nose. Mmmm, vanilla. Taste follows the nose. Chocolate and vanilla. If this had a fuller mouthfeel, it would be outstanding, but it runs a bit thin. Still really good, and very smooth. This is going down way too fast. Overall, I'm really glad I was able to try this. I would drink it again in a heartbeat. Thanks Cuzco!

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2012 18:53:06 | More by 1Adam12

match1112

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

a: pours dark brown but settles pitch black. three fingers of mocha colored head. excelllent lacing and retention.

s: milk chocolate, roasted coffee, hint of vanilla.

t: all the above plus a nice addition of hops bitterness on the finish.

m: rich and creamy on the start and finish, however seems to thin out in the middle.

o: very nice! gets better as it got closer to room temperature.

thanks to laxer8811 for sending this!

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2012 02:03:58 | More by match1112

laxer8811

New York

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

04-18-2012 01:31:40 | More by laxer8811

Mudawg

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

02-11-2012 18:37:09 | More by Mudawg

SLeffler27

New York

3.68/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The chestnut head is creamy on top and rocky below. Initially dark brown, but actually black, there is a thin film and patchy lace on my Dogfish Head snifter.

Sweet malted chocolate, and oddly some white wine notes, are accompanied by floral scents.

Initially sweet, but quickly followed by bitter, black coffee. Bittersweet chocolate is here and the flavors progress in waves. The finish is sharp, followed by subtle lingering bitterness and hints of fruit.

Silky with a medium to light body that coats. Alcohol is more prominent than anticipated, while carbonation is soft and lively.

Would easily pair with friends and an afternoon of finger food. While certainly not a show-stopper, Horseheads has a staple offering her.

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2012 22:31:11 | More by SLeffler27

BrewinHeadBanger

New York

5/5  rDev +29.9%

12-04-2011 22:29:56 | More by BrewinHeadBanger

nh2032

New York

4/5  rDev +3.9%

12-01-2011 03:27:39 | More by nh2032

mikesgroove

South Carolina

4.05/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

dark, but obviously clear brown, almost black. Very large tan head graced the top, eventually faded down to just a slight ring around the outside of the glass. No glass lace and little carbonation,.Smell very sweet, lots of caramel and roasted coffee, a touch of chocolate perhaps. Very nice light feel. Good carbonation kept it feeling alive and allowed the flavors to really pop. Nice burnt caramel sugar and a touch of chocolate. Very nice dry piney hopped finish.

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2011 02:09:55 | More by mikesgroove

tclapper

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.9%

11-18-2011 00:13:33 | More by tclapper

Cuzco

New York

4.65/5  rDev +20.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Split the bottle with drewd0g tonight.

Appearance: dark brown beer with an off-white head that left a small amount of lacing around the glass.

Smell: Fantastic smell of chocolate and dark malts. Just a faint hint of vanilla in there as well.

Taste: The taste of this beer is the best part about it. It mimics the smell excellently but takes it to another level. The chocolate and malts are blended excellently. If a candy bar and a porter ever had a child together it would taste like Horseheads Chocolate Porter.

Mouthfeel: This one is a bit fuller bodied than many porters I have had but it works well here and balances the chocolate sweetness.

Overall: If you have a chance to try this beer do it, you will be happy you did.

Serving type: bottle

10-27-2011 03:37:36 | More by Cuzco

EgadBananas

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Big thanks to rageagainst123 for the local! Thanks Ryan!

Black, and it's solid. Head was about a finger and a half, medium mocha in color.. Dissipates to a film; leaves some decent lace in it's wake.

Aroma is sweet and chocolaty. More of a raw, bakers chocolate though. Theres a touch of coffee as well. Roasted malts, and a tinge of hops.

Taste is nicely roasty, with bittersweet chocolate, light coffee, and pleasant sweetness.

The feel is creamy, solid medium in body, low carbonation (though present for sure). Finish is clean.

Overall, a very nice choco-porter. Drinkability is good!

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2011 03:35:59 | More by EgadBananas

lovindahops

New York

4.03/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Final brew for the evening. Gotta end with horseheads!!!

A- darkness and opaque. Great mocha foam. Shaping up to be a heckuva porter with the thick foam all over. I am liking this!

S- sweet chocolate and malt. Even a little roast. It's almost swirled in order to establish the flavor

T- chocolate nibs, roasty malt, sweet chocolate... As advertised, this is thee valentines beer. A great combination of flavor that is balanced and yummy

M- creamy and medium bodied with approachable thickness. Great coating flavor

D- horseheads delivers with a great drinkable porter. I will always look forward to grasping a flavorful mix of chocolate and moderately roasty flavor

Serving type: on-tap

04-08-2011 23:14:25 | More by lovindahops

mdaschaf

Washington

3.53/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Thanks to DmanGTR for this one! Review from notes 11/20/10.

A: Pours a dark brown with a two finger tan head with good retention and nice lacing.

S: Lots of roasted malts and chocolate.

T: Has a nice chocolate flavor with some dark fruit, a little espresso and coffee. There are some roasted malts as well. Has a bitter finish.

M/D: Medium bodied, a bit on the thicker side. Low carbonation, but creamy. Overall its pretty good besides the finish.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2011 02:30:24 | More by mdaschaf

Murchmac

California

3.18/5  rDev -17.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Thanks to Lum for the opportunity to try this beer.

Pours a dark brown with a khaki head.

Smells of beer and chocolate. Some roast to it.

Kind of a one note beer. Not a lot of chocolate but its not going to throw out any off flavors or anything at ya. Not great but fine.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2010 04:18:01 | More by Murchmac

JAramini

New York

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Bomber purchased from the Village Beer Merchant in Buffalo, from what I understand one of the few places it can be purchased outside of the brewery/Horseheads, NY.

The pour is promising, pitch black, substantial tan head that recedes quickly to a persistent, thin ring.

Aroma is not strong. A little bit of roast, a little bit of caramel.

The taste follows suit. It is pleasant and mild. Some roasted malts with a bit of bitterness in the finish. Not particularly chocolatey.

Mouthfeel is appropriate for the style, medium-full.

I've been impressed by most of the offerings at Horseheads, but this one, unfortunately, is not overly impressive. It's a perfectly serviceable, drinkable porter. Beyond that, it's not a standout beer. Worth drinking but not worth going out of the way for.

Serving type: bottle

02-28-2010 02:40:03 | More by JAramini

yesyouam

New York

2.8/5  rDev -27.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Horseheads Chocolate Porter is a black beer with a foamy, light brown head that has excellent retention and lacing. It has a roasted coffee and chocolate aroma with a metallic note. It's medium bodied and a little scratchy. It leaves the teeth gritty. It has a roasty flavor. Chocolate is detected, along with coffee. The metallic taste is pretty distracting. More chocolate and less metal, please.

Serving type: bottle

02-21-2010 19:10:56 | More by yesyouam