Token - Alpine Beer Company

nickd717

California

3.9/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Growler thanks to largadeer.

Very dark brown in color with a one-finger tan head and some lacing.

Roasty and coffeeish aroma with some piney hop notes.

The flavor is pretty nice, with roast and coffee, slight dark fruits, and piney hops but not in excess. Some nutty flavors.

Medium-bodied, fairly dry yet smooth on the mouthfeel. Solid stuff.

Serving type: growler

08-26-2011 16:26:59 | More by nickd717

PlinyBeMiney

California

4/5  rDev +1.3%

06-02-2013 03:34:54 | More by PlinyBeMiney

Mopps

Virginia

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-27-2013 14:50:01 | More by Mopps

moonknight31

California

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-21-2013 21:16:54 | More by moonknight31

GRG1313

California

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-20-2013 05:00:29 | More by GRG1313

largadeer

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-19-2013 19:02:59 | More by largadeer

CEDAMA

California

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-16-2013 23:42:58 | More by CEDAMA

Zbeetleman

California

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-15-2013 03:20:00 | More by Zbeetleman

SanDiegoBeerLove

California

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-12-2013 01:42:27 | More by SanDiegoBeerLove

Cazlo

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.3%

03-16-2013 02:39:08 | More by Cazlo

djaeon

California

4.5/5  rDev +13.9%

03-10-2013 16:25:42 | More by djaeon

danwho

California

4/5  rDev +1.3%

03-03-2013 02:30:38 | More by danwho

kojevergas

California

3.53/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Served on-draught at Alpine's pub into a 5 oz sampler. Reviewed from notes taken in January 2013.

A: Pours a half finger head of nice cream and thickness, but poor retention. Body colour is a dark caramel-black. No yeast particles are visible. No bubble show.

Sm: Caramel, dark malts, buried roast, and residual sweetness. A moderate strength aroma.

T: Dark malts, caramel, and buried light roast. Very balanced and enjoyable. Flavourful and tasty. I quite like it. Complex yet pleasant to drink.

Mf: Smooth and wet. Carbonation is perfect. Great thickness and presence on the palate.

Dr: Very drinkable. A quality porter; I quite like it. Yet another solid beer from Alpine. I'd definitely get it again.

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Serving type: on-tap

03-01-2013 20:07:25 | More by kojevergas

Azrael

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

02-09-2013 23:22:34 | More by Azrael

CheapBeerBuzz

California

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

02-04-2013 10:26:07 | More by CheapBeerBuzz

AverageWhiteGuy

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -17.7%

11-29-2012 00:05:22 | More by AverageWhiteGuy

Mister_Joshy

California

4/5  rDev +1.3%

11-05-2012 02:40:34 | More by Mister_Joshy

t0rin0

California

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

08-18-2012 13:32:13 | More by t0rin0

stantheposterman

California

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

08-06-2012 18:09:19 | More by stantheposterman

BdubleEdubleRUN

California

4/5  rDev +1.3%

06-11-2012 19:17:38 | More by BdubleEdubleRUN

SPRichard

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-27-2012 15:51:58 | More by SPRichard

pmarlowe

California

4.1/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap at O'Brien's during 2012 CBC/WBC week. Pint glass.

Pours black, with a half finger of tan head, with very good retention for the entire pour and lots of lacing. Smell is nice, big coffee flavors and roastiness, as is the taste, both in good balance. Smooth mouthfeel with medium body and carbonation. Overall, a very good example of the style; hard to get too excited, but a tasty everyday option.

Serving type: on-tap

05-04-2012 06:04:42 | More by pmarlowe

notchucknorris

California

3.78/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at O'Brien's

A: Black with a thin light brown head. Some spots of lacing.

S: Mostly roasted malt with a bit of earth and some hints of coffee.

T: Some sweet roasted malt with a touch of black cherry and molasses. Hints of coffee and chocolate as well. Pretty good stuff.

Serving type: on-tap

05-01-2012 21:21:08 | More by notchucknorris

hawkmage

California

3/5  rDev -24.1%

12-31-2011 03:33:42 | More by hawkmage

kirok1999

Ohio

3.63/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a near black with hints of lace around the edge of the snifter. Smells nicely sweet, hints of dark malts and rich caramel. That's about it in the smell. No chocolate or coffee.
Taste is mild and a bit watery. Hints of chocolate come out in the taste along with the caramel and malts that are present in the smell. A thin mouthfeel with a lingering mildly dry finish. Not a bad porter but could be a bit denser.

Serving type: bottle

12-17-2011 01:27:44 | More by kirok1999