brokensail (18691) - Bay Area, California, USA - SEP 30, 2021UPDATED: SEP 30, 2021 On tap @ Kona Brewing. Pours nearly black with a khaki head. This was actually better than I expected. Roasted malt, coffee, and cacao provide a nice bitterness with some sweet bread and biscuit malt notes. Light floral and earthy hops. A subtle fruitiness of date and plum in the background. Not bad.
dwyerpg (8793) - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - JUN 22, 2021UPDATED: JUN 22, 2021 definitely notice the bittersweet chocolate. gives it a dry bitter finish, but the body is light enough for a leisurely morning on the lanai.
smroush (493) - Michigan, USA - FEB 6, 2019UPDATED: FEB 6, 2019 Coffee and chocolate aromas with a little molasses and a hint of coconut. Strong roasted flavors. Overall fairly good.
ttutony (1225) - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - JAN 24, 2017Deep brown with a tan head. Chocolate roasted malt aroma and medium to full body. Chocolate flavors follow. Nice
kidmartinek (5021) - austin, Texas, USA - JAN 9, 2017Dark brown. Tan head. Heavy mineral aroma. Delicious rich barley flavor with chocolate and a hint of cinnamon.
furthur (1961) - Eagle River, Alaska, USA - JAN 5, 2017Draft sampler at brewery, almost black beer, no head. Aroma is chocolate and coffee. Taste is chocolate, coffee, caramel. Palate is moderate, carbonation subdued.
Andrus86 (725) - Busselton, WA, AUSTRALIA - NOV 22, 2016TAP. Watery Cola black pour with thin head..
Dark malty nose with coffee & chocolate hidden at back..
Easy roasted dark malt body, touch of coffee, finishing with a dark choc bitter.. Sourced kona koko marina pub
monk191 (2021) - Portland, Oregon, USA - JAN 23, 2016A very nice and unique porter. Pours a beautiful deep brown-black with a tan head. Smells great, vanilla, chocolate, mint and herbs. Taste is similar, quite herby with vanilla, chocolate and spices. Had on tap at the taproom on Oahu.
Travlr (30307) - No fixed abode, South Dakota, USA - DEC 26, 2015Draft at Koko Marina. Opaque brown color, beige head. Coffee grounds and cocoa aroma. Taste has bittersweet dark chocolate and coffee. Tasty.
sawbuck (1232) - Round Lake, Illinois, USA - NOV 18, 2015Chocolate, and a bit of coffee on the nose. Nice sweetness up front, quickly balanced with a slightly dry bitterness. Medium mouth feel. Surprisingly relevant and tasty in a tropical environment. Solid.