Red Eye Coffee Porter - Two Brothers Brewing Company

TheSSG

Illinois

4.46/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a slight, tan head with just a touch of lacing. Black color. Deep toasted malt in the aroma with the fruity brightness of coffee. There is a rich, black olive aroma underneath it all; slightly sweet and fruity. Flavor is intense, fruity, and acidic as the coffee dominates the front. There is a nice, bright, fruity-floral hop bitterness that peaks in the middle, and the toasted malt sits into the finish nicely. You don't much notice the booze (9.2%ABV), just the warming effect. A nice, viscous mouthfeel.

This is very, very good. If you like your coffee bright and floral, this is a coffee bier for you!
I think I may prefer the NG Coffee Stout, and Central Waters Peruvian Morning (both of which are a more toasty, deep flavor [which reflects my coffee choice; opposite of my chocolate]), but this is stunning as well. Sure beats Founders Coffee Stout in my book!

Serving type: bottle

01-20-2013 18:38:59 | More by TheSSG

ackeeper

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

05-21-2013 01:21:57 | More by ackeeper

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

05-01-2013 05:49:04 | More by spycow

Duff27

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

04-18-2013 18:03:37 | More by Duff27

Ak555667

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.5%

04-18-2013 14:20:16 | More by Ak555667

Eriktheipaman

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

04-13-2013 13:41:24 | More by Eriktheipaman

Danielr26

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

04-12-2013 00:45:03 | More by Danielr26

Rons35

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

04-07-2013 02:31:43 | More by Rons35

vande

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.5%

03-31-2013 01:04:16 | More by vande

ryanpj

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

03-30-2013 22:47:06 | More by ryanpj

Sparky44

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

03-25-2013 01:13:07 | More by Sparky44

Stinger80OH

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

03-11-2013 21:13:46 | More by Stinger80OH

Dactrius

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

03-02-2013 01:46:21 | More by Dactrius

krl2112

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

02-28-2013 04:15:52 | More by krl2112

WanderingFool

Massachusetts

4.19/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Red Eye pours a very dark brown with a tiny tan head. A few spots of lace cling to the glass.

The aroma has lots of coffee some dark fruits and alcohol. Hints of vanilla and cherry (oak?) too.

Each sip of this medium to full bodied beer is smooth and oily with light carbonation. The flavor has nice rich malt notes with coffee mixed in. It begins with chocolate, vanilla and hints of roasted malt. Towards the end the coffee moves it before a nutty and grassy mildly bitter finish. Once gone the chocolate and vanilla lingers on the palate.

Very tasty and easy to drink. Coffee doesn't dominate and blends nicely with the other flavors.

Serving type: bottle

02-24-2013 21:03:42 | More by WanderingFool

tdmccarthy

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

02-19-2013 03:19:42 | More by tdmccarthy

ADTaber

South Carolina

4/5  rDev -1.5%

02-11-2013 23:37:12 | More by ADTaber

csustar001

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +17%

01-23-2013 21:00:33 | More by csustar001

mishtif

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

01-18-2013 15:04:56 | More by mishtif

PHBoiler

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

01-15-2013 22:19:55 | More by PHBoiler

awdturboiv

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

01-03-2013 02:48:21 | More by awdturboiv

pathman

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

12-27-2012 19:54:04 | More by pathman

CBodamer

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

12-27-2012 19:51:17 | More by CBodamer

champ103

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at Dublin O'Neil's in Champaign, IL. I think this is part of the Retro Release Series, but I am not sure what number?

A: Pours a dark, nearly opaque black color. A two finger khaki colored head forms with excellent retention. Rings of lace is left all the way down the glass.
S: At first a buttery, nutty aroma. Then bread and biscuit aromas. Toasted malts, chocolate, light smoke. Finishes with just a hint of peppery spice.
T: Again up front is a buttery, nutty flavor that almost overwhelms everything. As the beer warms that fades and much more nuanced flavors come out. Toasted malt, milk chocolate, baked bread. A lingering spiciness on the tongue. Excellent.
M/D: A medium to full body. Moderate carbonation that is ultra smooth and creamy. The alcohol is nowhere to be seen, except for a wonderful warming. A very nice sipper.

Two Borthers always does rye right. I am a big fan. Lots of subtle complexities here that makes for a very enjoyable sipper. Something I highly recommend.

Serving type: on-tap

12-21-2012 19:41:32 | More by champ103

harrylee773

Illinois

1.25/5  rDev -69.2%

12-21-2012 03:58:59 | More by harrylee773