TREAT (Imperial Chocolate Pumpkin Porter) - Midnight Sun Brewing Co.

tjkinate

Texas

4.1/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

It certainly was a Treat!

A: A slightly larger than one finger head that displayed above average retention formed above this deep brown bodied beer reducing to a khaki colored film leaving some lacing in its wake.

S: Cocoa, followed by cloves and nutmeg. Cinnamon pokes through next accompanied with subtle pumpkin scents and what seemed to be coffee.

T: Roasty notes come through in the tasting along with pumpkin and nutmeg. Beer gets better and flavors become more robust as the beer warms.

M: Medium bodied, creamy, but slightly under carbonated.

O: One of the better pumpkin brews I've had. Just wish the flavor lasted longer after each sip, seemed to drop off rather quick.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2012 23:37:05 | More by tjkinate

bbadger

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -15%

05-21-2013 19:05:45 | More by bbadger

drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

05-18-2013 15:19:45 | More by drgonzo2k2

sendbeer

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

05-17-2013 15:34:25 | More by sendbeer

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -15%

05-15-2013 02:11:49 | More by SmellsofMahagony

AngusOg

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -9%

05-13-2013 13:29:28 | More by AngusOg

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

05-12-2013 18:23:56 | More by Bonko_the_sane

wordemupg

Alberta (Canada)

4.23/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

650ml bomber poured into tulip 11/5/13 another bottle from Rutager, cheers dude!!

A the darkest brown with a deep cola edge, two fingers of dark foam only lasts a couple sips and leaves no lace, looks pretty basic

S cinnamon, all-spice, cola, root beer, chocolate and a little smoke, faint licorice and yes some pumpkin and just a hint of booze, smells great, everything's working well together

T more chocolate and dark roasted notes that weren't as strong on the nose, a little coffee I didn't smell, and I like the flavor but the nose had just a little something extra

M silky liquid, not as thick as the color would imply but the bubbles cream it up and give it some body, spicy finish lingers for ages

O great use of pumpkin and spices in what I'd assume was already a solid base beer, very easy to drink and the booze is well hidden

I'd drink this again but perhaps better suited for a chilly Fall evening and a turkey dinner, mmm turkey, now I'm craving, wish me luck convincing my wife to make a practice turkey.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 18:04:49 | More by wordemupg

atone315

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

05-11-2013 14:53:59 | More by atone315

TonyTalon

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -9%

05-11-2013 04:31:07 | More by TonyTalon

BMart

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.9%

05-08-2013 18:54:31 | More by BMart

ngeunit1

California

4.33/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Dark brown-black with a finger of frothy chocolate-khaki head atop. Fades fairly quickly.

S - Roasted caramel and chocolate malts, pumpkin, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other spices, cocoa nibs, coffee, touch of booze.

T - Roasted chocolate and caramel malts, pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, other spices, molasses, cocoa nibs, coffee, dark fruits, and a touch of booze.

M - Full bodied with moderate carbonation. Smooth with a sweet and warming finish.

D - Great pumpkin porter. Good balance.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 02:59:10 | More by ngeunit1

Atomicskis5

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -15%

04-11-2013 02:05:21 | More by Atomicskis5

Denoas

New York

4/5  rDev -2.9%

04-10-2013 23:56:29 | More by Denoas

AshleyMiller

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

04-06-2013 17:35:15 | More by AshleyMiller

vfgccp

New York

3.7/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A - Black-cola body. Medium khaki head. Ok retention, poor lace.

S - Nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamon, vanilla ice cream, star anise, Mexican hot chocolate.

T - Smooth milk chocolate, nutmeg, canned pumpkin, grains of paradise, brown sugar, cocoa nibs, cinnamon.

M - Smooth, medium body. Creamy.

O - Nice complexity. Shade sweet.

Serving type: bottle

04-04-2013 01:27:37 | More by vfgccp

falcon1

Ohio

4/5  rDev -2.9%

04-03-2013 15:22:50 | More by falcon1

Liana

California

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

03-16-2013 00:24:56 | More by Liana

macrosmatic

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

03-14-2013 03:21:13 | More by macrosmatic

beagle75

Iowa

3.65/5  rDev -11.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a bomber into a tulip glass.

A: Opaque, dark brown color with a fine peripheral ring of light beige bubbles. Scant lacing remains on the glass.

S: Pumpkin is earthy and vegetal in the smell, while roast is also apparent but subordinate. Spices are not obvious here.

T: Begins off-dry, with yeasty pumpkin and intense toastiness. The neutral yeast qualities increasingly stand apart from the fruit during the middle. Baking spices are muted but evident into the finish where earthy pumpkin-affected roast peaks.

M: Medium viscosity, slightly acidic on the palate, with moderate carbonation.

D/O: This pumpkin beer does a fair job of cutting the pure vegetal quality of the fruit with supple roasted malt. The porter approach is repeatedly shown to favor the addition of pumpkin, which is further reinforced here.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2013 23:31:00 | More by beagle75

CEDAMA

California

5/5  rDev +21.4%

03-08-2013 01:51:09 | More by CEDAMA

stevec32

New York

4/5  rDev -2.9%

03-08-2013 01:39:45 | More by stevec32

vonnegut21

New York

3.75/5  rDev -9%

03-08-2013 01:28:03 | More by vonnegut21

muskiesman

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

03-02-2013 22:42:53 | More by muskiesman

MEW

New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

03-01-2013 01:56:19 | More by MEW