"Ass Kisser Ale is a state of mind! Just as you contemplate the flavors of this fine ale you can contemplate sharing a bottle with a friend or your boss...maybe they are one in the same and then again maybe not! We are just sayin'! The Ass Kisser Porter Pounder is a dark, rich, balanced ale that is smooth and yet structured with light coffee and mocha aromas. The subtle smoky aroma lures your palate to sip through the dark tan head. Enjoy with grilled and spiced foods. Enjoy!"
I had this to go with dinner, which consisted of some homemade beef vegetable soup and some toasted french bread. The beer was poured into a white wine glass since I was too lazy to go upstairs and get some more appropriate stemware. It had a dark mahogany color with about two fingers of khaki colored head. The head is dense, leading some spotty amounts of lacing along the glass. I detect aromas of smoke, milk chocolate, and coffee grounds. The smoke is strong with this one, it's clearly evident that it is there.
Tastes of smoke, ash, roasted malt, milk chocolate is still there, along with some boozy afternotes. I don't mind having smoked beers, but this one just didn't sit well with me. I think it has to do with the ash and char that I'm tasting in the beer. The brew is medium bodied with low to medium carbonation. I think it is a good effort, but I've had better smoked beers and better porters. Agree? Disagree? Let me know!
Grade: B-
Price Paid: $3.99 (12 oz bottle)
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