Kuhnhenn Penetration Porter - Kuhnhenn Brewing Company

tectactoe

Michigan

3.91/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

Had on tap at Kuhnhenn Brewery in Warren. Pours nearly jet black, silky and sleek looking with a small, khaki-colored head. The nose is heavy on this one and very pleasing, giving off a huge roasted aromas; roasted malts, char, and light smoke. It hits the palate a little thinner than expected, but still pretty silky and smooth overall. Huge roasted taste covers all corners of the mouth as an intense toasted flavor comes alive. Nice, campfire-like roastiness with a light hint of smoke and charcoal to really send it home. Some sweetness comes into play about halfway through in the form of ripe, red grapes and red apple skins. As this one warms, I start picking up some notes of woodiness as well. Medium carbonation, thin-medium body, silky, but a little more thin than I was expecting based on the style and the appearance.

Very nice porter. Easily drinkable with a nice roasted, campfire profile. Light sweetness brings things around to balance out the slight bitterness from the smoke and char. Hops are hidden, but I don't miss them too much, here.

Serving type: on-tap

01-20-2013 15:47:58 | More by tectactoe

JohnnieNepal

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-16-2013 12:15:17 | More by JohnnieNepal

HarmonMW

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-14-2013 01:30:28 | More by HarmonMW

thornburyslasher

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-07-2013 02:12:22 | More by thornburyslasher

mrebeka

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

04-06-2013 16:41:00 | More by mrebeka

KGMIbeer

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

03-18-2013 17:01:52 | More by KGMIbeer

a_beer_drinker

4/5  rDev +3.1%

01-13-2013 17:06:27 | More by a_beer_drinker

klipper

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

12-23-2012 01:47:23 | More by klipper

TypsiYpsi

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

11-16-2012 03:17:21 | More by TypsiYpsi

ncaudle

Virginia

4/5  rDev +3.1%

10-17-2012 23:36:50 | More by ncaudle

Zaphog

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

07-29-2012 20:28:35 | More by Zaphog

danp14

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

07-18-2012 14:27:55 | More by danp14

jzdecourcy

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-24-2012 18:07:14 | More by jzdecourcy

chrisbokmuller

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-10-2012 01:43:56 | More by chrisbokmuller

Sirvis

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +22.4%

04-29-2012 00:36:24 | More by Sirvis

ThePorterSorter

New York

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

04-14-2012 04:55:34 | More by ThePorterSorter

TCJosh

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-27-2012 22:02:58 | More by TCJosh

rjacobs6

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-11-2012 19:43:06 | More by rjacobs6

rmalinowski4

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.1%

02-11-2012 17:38:36 | More by rmalinowski4

cates1tg

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

01-25-2012 01:34:21 | More by cates1tg

surlytheduff

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

11-14-2011 18:12:56 | More by surlytheduff

TheGordianKnot

Tennessee

2.75/5  rDev -29.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

On tap at Kuhnhenn...

A- Dark blackish red with a film of head, almost nothing though. A very clear porter.

S- Zero aroma.. Water like. Not what a beer should smell like; though there isnt any horrible off aroma.

T/M- Light roast, light flavor. Has a ton of dark fruits- currants, raisins, even blackberry; but they aren't sweet or heavy. Like a lighter export stout almost. Carbonation isn't as prevalent as you would think with light, watery body.

O- I'm starting to find a watery component in many (not all) Kuhnhenn beers. This was a let down. Not enough porter like. I wanted more and should have been given more...

Serving type: on-tap

09-21-2011 00:07:04 | More by TheGordianKnot

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

3.88/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This porter poured out in a typical fasion, The color was a deep brown with a nice tan head on it that laced pretty well. The aroma was lightly roasted and a little bit of sweetness too. The taste was a light roasted malts flavor with some very subtle hints of chocolate on the aftertaste. The mouthfeel was about medium on this brew, it fit the style nicely i think.

Serving type: on-tap

05-06-2011 17:15:45 | More by Knapp85

metter98

New York

3.83/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: The beer is very dark brown in color and poured with a thin off white head that left lacing down the edges of the glass.
S: There are light to moderate aromas of roasted malts and coffee in the nose.
T: The taste is very similar to the smell and has a light amount of bitterness.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate and becomes a bit thicker as the beer warms up.
O: The beer isn’t that difficult to drink but it doesn’t have an interesting enough taste that would make me want to have another.

Serving type: on-tap

05-03-2011 01:41:20 | More by metter98

jrallen34

Illinois

3.88/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Week old growler that I picked up, drank from my De Struise glass... The body is a dark brown with amber notes, semi clear. A huge light an head great retention and lacing... The aroma is light and disappointing, not a ton going on. Light soapy hops, chocolate, a hint of alcohol. Not bad or offensive, just doesn't have me excited... The taste is similar to the nose, light roast, chocolate, a hint of soap, pretty good, not outstanding. This is un-offensive totally crushable porter, just too plain for me to be great.

I'd drink again but wouldn't go out of my way.

Serving type: growler

02-06-2011 22:58:16 | More by jrallen34