Twilight Of The Idols - Hill Farmstead Brewery

metter98

New York

4.35/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5

A: The beer is essentially jet black in color and has just notes of amber near the edges of the glass when it is held up to a bright light. It poured with a finger high brownish tan head consisting of large bubbles that died down but left a good amount of bubbles still covering the surface.
S: Moderately strong aromas of roasted coffee beans in the nose.
T: The taste has lots of flavors of coffee beans (slightly roasted) and chocolate malts along with notes of vanilla beans, the latter of which particularly stand out in the finish.
M: It feels medium-bodied on the palate and has a low to moderate amount of carbonation.
O: If you like coffee and vanilla beans, you'll find this to be a beer that's packed with flavors and is also very well balanced.

Serving type: bottle

01-20-2013 23:33:33 | More by metter98

TobiasG

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

06-18-2013 19:36:45 | More by TobiasG

bierdabbler

New York

4.5/5  rDev +3%

06-17-2013 15:34:46 | More by bierdabbler

Teleweizen2

New Jersey

4.05/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Hill farmstead twilight

A - pours a deep velvety black color with a hint of chocolate brown. A fingers worth off white foam caps the liquid which dissipates slowly to just a thin film and ring around the glass.

S - roasty notes of oily espresso beans, burnt grains and a wisp of charcoal at first. As it warms more notes of sweet melted chocolate, mocha and a dusting of cocoa powder. Maybe a hint of smoke and vanilla as it warms further.

T - big flavors of roasted grains and smooth city roast coffee up front. Mid palate the chocolate comes through bringing out a mocha note. Slight hint of smoke and iron on the backend. Bright spice character on the finish. Finish is long with a lingering chocolate flavor.

M - a round and supple medium body. Texture is like freshly spun silk. Medium carbonation.

O - I love how it really changes and opens up when consumed over a long period of time. A great beer to sip and savor.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 03:32:55 | More by Teleweizen2

Drock325

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

06-14-2013 23:23:34 | More by Drock325

doremite

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +3%

06-13-2013 20:26:01 | More by doremite

gueuzedreg

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +3%

06-13-2013 14:15:42 | More by gueuzedreg

jarrgal

North Dakota

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

06-10-2013 03:08:24 | More by jarrgal

chase2634

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

06-09-2013 14:24:23 | More by chase2634

savagepm

Colorado

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

06-07-2013 23:08:34 | More by savagepm

grachdar

California

4/5  rDev -8.5%

06-05-2013 17:28:29 | More by grachdar

jakeox

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3%

06-04-2013 02:52:24 | More by jakeox

Mscarpen

Tennessee

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

06-03-2013 18:10:22 | More by Mscarpen

wyatt13

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3%

06-01-2013 23:39:25 | More by wyatt13

nmann08

Maryland

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-31-2013 23:46:10 | More by nmann08

dkw0063

Texas

5/5  rDev +14.4%

05-28-2013 19:10:19 | More by dkw0063

ncaudle

Virginia

4/5  rDev -8.5%

05-28-2013 18:08:10 | More by ncaudle

pisano

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -8.5%

05-28-2013 13:09:43 | More by pisano

tobelerone

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-28-2013 12:12:20 | More by tobelerone

brentk56

North Carolina

4.28/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: Pours out half foam and half liquid, with the beige foam eventually desceding into the onyx liquid leaving a few shards here and there

Smell: Coffee and cinnamon prominent, with the dark chocolate and vanilla tones underneath

Taste: Unlike in the aroma, it is the chocolate that first hits the tastebuds, with the cinnamon comingling with the hops to bring spicy bitterness into the middle; the vanilla arrives next and is joined by the coffee, after the swallow, with all of the elements in an interplay in the finish

Mouthfeel: Full bodied with moderate carbonation; very creamy

Overall: A really good porter (or is it a stout) that brings a lot of complexity

Thanks, wildcats10, for the opportunity

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2013 00:14:31 | More by brentk56

hopswap1

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-27-2013 23:52:14 | More by hopswap1

jdklks

Nevada

4/5  rDev -8.5%

05-27-2013 13:08:55 | More by jdklks

lpayette

Vermont

4/5  rDev -8.5%

05-25-2013 22:03:52 | More by lpayette

beerdrifter

Germany

3.98/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Picked this up from a great trade with Evan! Nice black pour with two fingers of thick, foamy beige head with great retention and lacing. Complex nose with hints of roasty coffee, cinnamon, vanilla, caramel, and a bit of mocha. The taste follows suit with lots of dark roasty coffee up front along with hints of cinnamon, vanilla, sweet cream, milk chocolate, and some subtle black pepper. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, extremely creamy, and smooth as silk. Overall, this is a really nice Porter with a unique holiday twist. It's a bit too sweet for my taste, but still enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 20:17:57 | More by beerdrifter

Callmecoon

California

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-23-2013 02:21:25 | More by Callmecoon