I was off to New Bern, NC for a marriage function and decided to bring a brew to keep me company while I was there. After the sessions were over and I was able to retreat to my room, it was time to crack this baby open. I didn't have the luxury of a refrigerator to keep it cool, so the temp wasn't the most optimal, but I was ready to accept the shortcomings.
The beer poured a dark muddy brown, with an off white head. I brought my own pilsner glass since a mug or plastic cup wouldn't do. Medium retention, not much lacing, and I was a little impatient to wait. Aromas of coffee, roasted malts, burnt sugar, vanilla, and chocolate caught my attention. It smelled incredibly delectable.
The strong coffee, burnt sugar/malt came through on the taste. There was also this taste of old coffee or maybe espresso beans..it was this coffee on coffee taste. Wasn't bad, just fortified the coffee. Chocolate notes were also evident. Slick feeling and light bodied, this one wasn't all that difficult to drink. Unfortunately, as late as it was, I ended up going to bed without finishing the whole bomber, but then had good enough fortune to have a decent taste left in the bottle when I tried to use it as a morning pick-me-up. This is a very good coffee porter, dare I say it..better than the Big Shot Espresso Stout I had and reviewed just a short while back. Too bad it's only a one-shot..hope you get the chance to enjoy!
Grade: A-
Price Paid: $6.49 (22 oz bomber)
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