Chief BlackHawk Porter - Tyranena Brewing Company

ruckus232

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

12-16-2012 19:24:37 | More by ruckus232

martyl1000

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-15-2013 01:16:19 | More by martyl1000

mfnmbvp

Illinois

3.88/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz. bottle, no bottled on date present. Acquired as part of Tyranena's The Legendary Collection mixed twelve pack. Twelve pack says Packaged 04/02/2013.

Poured into a Firestone Walker pint glass.

A - Gentle pour yields half a finger of khaki colored froth on top of a mostly opaque black body. Some ruby hues shining through when held to the light, and some carbonation bubbles visible rising to the top. No lacing.

S - Big bitter coffee bean roast. Smells smooth, creamy, & inviting.

T - Taste follows the nose. Bitter dark roasted coffee bean flavor, toasted malts, and some underlying hoppiness.

M - Light to medium bodied, smooth, creamy, slight carbonation, and some lingering hop / coffee bean roast.

Overall, an effectively well-made porter. Porters aren't typically my favorite style, but I do like finding one I enjoy. Reminded me a bit of Founders Porter, which I also remember enjoying. Smooth, creamy, delicious. Another beer from Tyranena that I would be happy to revisit.

Tyranena Chief BlackHawk Porter ---4/5.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 23:11:55 | More by mfnmbvp

dpage27

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-02-2013 04:22:26 | More by dpage27

TastyIsBeer

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

04-28-2013 23:59:08 | More by TastyIsBeer

StoughtonGuy

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -22.1%

04-24-2013 23:05:40 | More by StoughtonGuy

jplopez21

Illinois

3/5  rDev -22.1%

04-15-2013 04:16:20 | More by jplopez21

rlee1390

Indiana

3.71/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A-Black in the glass, clear amber when pouring, one finger off white head.

S-Good deal of chocolate, roasted malt and some burnt notes.

T-Chocolate and roasted malt, some burnt notes, however the balance is off. Some candied sugar.

M-Light, tad watery with some carbonation.

O-Too watery and the poor balance really hurt this beer. Was expecting more.

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2013 21:51:16 | More by rlee1390

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

04-08-2013 17:39:37 | More by spycow

beersvh23

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

04-04-2013 04:19:54 | More by beersvh23

Kunstman

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

03-31-2013 04:06:58 | More by Kunstman

smartassboiler

Illinois

3/5  rDev -22.1%

03-23-2013 20:55:36 | More by smartassboiler

Zachtheporter

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

03-13-2013 07:23:47 | More by Zachtheporter

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +3.9%

03-04-2013 14:14:17 | More by t0rin0

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

03-02-2013 21:42:33 | More by ssimpson89

SnatchyMcPants

Indiana

4/5  rDev +3.9%

02-20-2013 23:23:35 | More by SnatchyMcPants

Hopsiam14

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

02-18-2013 16:32:58 | More by Hopsiam14

Brunite

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

01-27-2013 15:52:54 | More by Brunite

cet128

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

01-23-2013 23:18:46 | More by cet128

Stevie_Janowski

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

01-11-2013 02:27:38 | More by Stevie_Janowski

thinwhiteduke

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.9%

01-10-2013 02:10:17 | More by thinwhiteduke

Fuzzycuffs

Oregon

2.5/5  rDev -35.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

Got a bottle as a gift with a sampler of a bunch of other beers.

A: Pours the colour you would expect a porter to be. Very, very, very dark brown. Less than a finger of head on this one, no lacing.

S: Citrusy hops. Weak malty bouquet, hints of burnt caramel, little else to say.

T: A bit of burnt malt, not much else. Watery, lacks malt. I feel like I know exactly what the brewers were thinking when they put this porter together. They likely decided that if they added too much malt, the burnt taste would be overpowering. Amateur mistake, with a porter, your malt options are so diverse, but it tastes like the wort was a weak burnt malt tea.

M: Smooth, but seriously lacking in body. With this style, I would prefer a full-bodied feel. The carbonation is there, but unremarkable. Low carbonation is probably not something that I should fault a porter for, but I found myself seeking distraction from the boring flavour of this brew.

O: The smell of this brew promised much more. Not well balanced. Not malty, which is all I need say to damn a porter. I like trying new brews, but I can't say that I would ever go out and buy this. Maybe if I'm looking for an example of how not to make beer. Boring, but unoffensive.

Serving type: bottle

12-29-2012 02:01:08 | More by Fuzzycuffs

cvalleskey

Illinois

3/5  rDev -22.1%

12-27-2012 02:39:56 | More by cvalleskey

runlikeakenyan

Indiana

4/5  rDev +3.9%

12-25-2012 13:51:45 | More by runlikeakenyan

Guinnsslvr

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

12-15-2012 02:25:39 | More by Guinnsslvr