Imperial Rye Porter (Nøgne Ø / Terrapin Collaboration) - Nøgne Ø - Det Kompromissløse Bryggeri A/S

sommersb

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Tasted On: 10-28-2012
Freshness: Not indicated
Packaging: 22 oz. brown bottle, pry-cap
Glassware: Terrapin Snifter
Purchased: Single from Midtown, Nashville

Color is near black and opaque. The tan head is small and offers a fair amount of lacing. Head retention is low, just leaving some swirls of tan on top of the beer. My bottle also had some brown sediment stuck in the neck and on the inside of the cap, but it didn't seem to detract from the taste.

Aromas are very nice, starting with roasted grains as in coffee, plus spicy rye malts, bittersweet chocolate, wood/oak/earthen notes, and licorice.

The taste has a bitterness of coffee roast, then dark chocolates, and earthy hops. A bit boozy as well. Mouthfeel is creamy and full-bodied, with a dry finish that has a bit of bite from the rye grain, or maybe the hops, that I don't find enjoyable. This improves some as the beer warms up. More alcohol warmth is noted as well.

All in all, this was a pleasant porter, but could use maybe a little less rye or hops in my opinion.

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2012 03:02:10 | More by sommersb

ngeunit1

California

4.16/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Dark brown-black with a finger of frothy chocolate colored head. Fades normal.

S - Roasted chocolate and dark caramel malts, spicy rye, black licorice, molasses, coffee, hint of dark fruit, a bit of booze.

T - Roasted dark chocolate and dark caramel malts, spicy rye, molasses, roasted coffee, black licorice, bit of dark fruits, vanilla, and some booze.

M - Full bodied, moderate carbonation. Smooth and a touch creamy with a sweet, roasted, warming finish.

D - Nice imperial porter. Good overall balance.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 22:36:38 | More by ngeunit1

Damian74Shensky

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -16.1%

05-06-2013 00:02:13 | More by Damian74Shensky

Pacmann32

Louisiana

4.75/5  rDev +13.9%

04-29-2013 16:04:40 | More by Pacmann32

Immortale25

Florida

4.6/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a tapered Guinness pint glass. No freshness date.

A- Pours a 99% opaque black color with a 3/4 inch light brown head that retains quite well before reducing to a thick ring around the edge of the glass and a big center patch of surface foam. Semi-resilient lacing leaves clots behind on the glass.

S- Chocolatey aroma with a bit of spicy rye and a hint of caramel.

T- Dark roasted malt, milk chocolate and rye all very well-balanced and on the sweeter side which is a plus for me. Alcohol is incredibly well-hidden beneath the deliciousness bringing the drinkability to dangerous levels.

M- Semi-creamy with a robust body and medium carbonation.

O- Plain and simple but incredibly effective. When the Nogne boys and Terrapin boys put their heads together, you get an awesome Norwegeorgian ale.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 01:21:33 | More by Immortale25

polishkaz

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

04-13-2013 21:03:16 | More by polishkaz

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -4.1%

04-09-2013 22:12:57 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

garuda

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

04-07-2013 14:00:57 | More by garuda

nmann08

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

04-06-2013 23:56:43 | More by nmann08

MarkyMOD

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

04-02-2013 04:30:26 | More by MarkyMOD

kaneel

France

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

03-28-2013 08:42:06 | More by kaneel

McNealc31

Ohio

4.58/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Completely opaque with a dark, thin head. Rather inviting aroma of rye, chocolate, and dark fruit. Extremely smooth and complex. Layer upon layer of flavor. Rye and chocolate first, then figs, currants, charred wood, and burnt marshmallows. There is a hint of sweetness followed by a lasting chalky finish. Deceptive 9% ABV.

This is outstanding. Get it.

Serving type: bottle

03-26-2013 01:34:32 | More by McNealc31

GPGURU

Louisiana

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

03-21-2013 00:22:25 | More by GPGURU

wil19b85

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

03-18-2013 02:31:11 | More by wil19b85

muskiesman

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

03-02-2013 23:28:18 | More by muskiesman

bcostner1

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

02-22-2013 18:48:02 | More by bcostner1

ystazi

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.1%

02-22-2013 12:30:15 | More by ystazi

bluntedboywonder

New York

4.75/5  rDev +13.9%

02-20-2013 03:09:28 | More by bluntedboywonder

bluejacket74

Ohio

4.24/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

500 ml bottle. Served in a snifter, the beer pours dark brown/black with about a half inch tan head. Head retention and lacing are both good. The brew smells like roasted malt, dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, coffee, spicy rye, and some molasses. It tastes like roasted malt, bittersweet chocolate, rye, coffee, wood, and a bit of licorice. Mouthfeel/body is medium/full, it's creamy and has moderate carbonation. It's also smooth and easy enough to drink. I think this is a good overall brew, I'd certainly buy this again. $9.99 a bottle.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2013 22:39:57 | More by bluejacket74

JAHMUR

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -4.1%

01-23-2013 02:51:24 | More by JAHMUR

ortie

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -4.1%

01-12-2013 17:19:13 | More by ortie

barczar

Kentucky

4.16/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours an opaque black with no highlights visible in poor lighting and a quarter inch mocha head that dissipates quickly, leaving no lacing.

Aroma is somewhat subtle, with chocolate, roast malt, booze, and floral hops at the start. Rye, cocoa, and hints of dark fruit surface, along with licorice and tobacco.

Flavor is intensely chocolatey, fairly sweet, with rye hitting mid palate, along with floral hops and grapefruit pith, followed by roast malt and a touch of coffee grounds. The finish is slightly peppery and bitter. Dark fruit character is subtle.

Body is slick and fairly syrupy, with minimal carbonation and significant alcohol warmth. There's a touch of astringency.

Hits the mark...well, overshoots it on what most porters lack...the chocolate flavor that should be fairly prominent. Not overly rye, which suits my palate. Good roast character, but a touch acrid.

Serving type: on-tap

01-11-2013 03:03:06 | More by barczar

st9647v3

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

01-05-2013 02:49:30 | More by st9647v3

bark

Sweden

3.5/5  rDev -16.1%

12-23-2012 11:59:39 | More by bark

BrownNut

Florida

4.15/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25

A - 4 - Black. Thick rich tan head

S - 4 - black malt and dark chocolate and something else, almost a fruit

T - 4 - black malt, bitter chocolate, coffee, little woody, rye aftertaste

M - 5 - luxurious thick viscous velvety

O - 4.25 - They say one man's porter is another man's stout and this proves it. Its a stout. Maybe that's the imperial talking. Well done. Not too complex or unique but still a beautiful beer. Great taste and wonderful mouthfeel. A winner.

Serving type: bottle

12-22-2012 03:07:54 | More by BrownNut