Genghis Pecan - Clown Shoes

falloutsnow

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

From: Binny's, Champaign, IL
Date: Bottled 11/15/2012
Glass: Standard US pint glass

Clown Shoes' Ghengis Pecan is a fairly straightforward (strong) porter beer, with a notable roasted, chocolate, and caramel malt base. The pecans, though mentioned on the label, do not seem to show up well in the beer itself, nor is there a discernible pie-like influence. In general, a well-made porter, but nothing very far above average, and the $8/22oz price tag doesn't warrant purchasing this again.

Pours a 1.5cm head of medium tan color, bubbles small to medium in size, with average retention length of about a minute. Lacing is present, but fairly modest, a few lines and dots adorn the inside of the glass. Body is dark brown to nearly black, opaque. Light doesn't change much of the coloration, except around the edges, where it brings out a dark brown-amber hue. Carbonation is not visible, except for that which brushes against the side of the glass, giving the appearance of a fairly lowly carbonated beer.

Aroma is sweet, with moderate, but noticeable, roasted and dark caramel malts with a touch of chocolate. I don't detect any toasted (or raw) pecans (or other nuts), despite the advertising. In the strong porter category, bordering on stout territory with the roastiness, though it is still sweet and light enough, at least aromatically, to be a porter.

Overall taste is of roasted, chocolate, and some caramel malt, well-balanced between being sweet and acrid, though the beer is, as others have noted, not pecan or pie-like. Tasting opens with sweet, dark-colored caramel malt, chocolate, and light roasted malt. Mid-palate detects stronger roasted and chocolate malt, though still fairly well-balanced by the caramel-like sweetness. Back of palate gets more roasted malt acridity than any other area, with slightly stronger chocolate malt and a reduced caramel malt presence. Aftertaste is fairly sweet, more of caramel than roasted malt, though the latter is present, and this combination seems to reinforce its porter-side, though the beer is still pushing into stout territory.

Beer is of medium weight, with medium-low carbonation intensity, resulting in a primarily smooth mouthfeel with enough bubbles to render it interesting and not stagnant. Closes fairly dry, with moderate stickiness left on the palate.

Serving type: bottle

03-20-2013 23:24:00 | More by falloutsnow

JamLand

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-19-2013 15:44:43 | More by JamLand

M_C_Hampton

Georgia

3.08/5  rDev -15.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A: poured from a 22 oz bottle into a pint glass, dark purple brown with a short tan head that dissipates quickly leaving little lacing, clear

S: nutty malt aroma, brown sugar, toffee, caramel

T: average porter flavor, slight pecan bitterness, some flavor of sweet alcohol

M: medium to full bodied with average carbonation, alcohol present

O: It does not taste like pecan pie. It is an average porter that is slightly boozy.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 21:36:17 | More by M_C_Hampton

bcostner1

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

05-11-2013 22:18:10 | More by bcostner1

ToddHolder

Illinois

4/5  rDev +10.2%

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JamesStreet

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-10-2013 18:49:06 | More by JamesStreet

mendvicdog

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-07-2013 13:13:17 | More by mendvicdog

MSandahl23

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

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Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

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Rekrule

Massachusetts

2.25/5  rDev -38%

04-26-2013 02:26:06 | More by Rekrule

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

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Schmuckles

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

04-25-2013 01:32:59 | More by Schmuckles

AngusOg

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

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TubbyDullard

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

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animal69

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

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irish01980

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

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jmilo64

Maine

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

04-12-2013 14:06:46 | More by jmilo64

Derekg

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

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PStriedl

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

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hsus0225

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

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shand

Florida

3.71/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Genghis Pecan pours a deep brown with a relatively sizable head. The aroma is sweet, roasty, and slightly sour. The taste offers a full, nearly ashy roast along with a subtle nut characteristic. The sour component is still present, if not as strong as the nose presented, suggesting the beginning stages of an infection. The mouthfeel is on the lighter side, with a moderate carbonation. The drinkability is good. Overall, Genghis Pecan is a pretty solid porter. The sour aspects haven't progressed to the point where they really hurt the beer that much.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2013 03:22:00 | More by shand

JISurfer

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

04-04-2013 01:15:09 | More by JISurfer

Seakyden

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

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raythealeman

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

03-31-2013 20:25:29 | More by raythealeman

BGsWo22

New York

2.25/5  rDev -38%

03-29-2013 23:56:56 | More by BGsWo22