Brewsters Brewing Company Hawaiian Coconut Porter American Porter at 5% ABV (C$5.79 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, bottle date 1-Aug-2015, reviewed 10-Jan-2016)
Appearance: clear deep brown with ruby highlights, one finger of fluffy beige head diminishing rapidly to a thin skim, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: sweet caramel, roasty notes, dried fruit, building coconut. (6/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium-full body, soft carbonation, lingering sweetish finish. (3/5)
I initially thought there was no coconut at all in this, but as the pint progressed and warmed up, a mild presence became apparent. I think I’d be happier with a bit more emphasis on the coconut, to to distinguish it a little more from a standard light sweet American-style porter. That might also make the sweetness more appropriate – as it stands I find it somewhat too sweet, particularly the lingering sweet finish, which becomes a little mouth-coating and cloying towards the end. (12/20)
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