86
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
17
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Buellton, CA
What Our Editors Thought
“Sweet but faint tropical notes in the nose—pineapple, vanilla, coconut. The sip is surprisingly restrained, as those sweeter flavors intertwine with the dark malt without the dessert excess of similar ales.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Layers of chocolate, vanilla, cotton candy, dried sultanas, and whiskey in the nose. Spice, chocolate, and vanilla, with a boozy heat on the finish. Overall, the sip misses the velvety richness suggested by the nose.”
What the Brewers Say
“Baltic porter … lagered in Four Roses and Pinhook Rye barrels for 11 months … conditioned on both coconut and vanilla.”
Review printed in: Cold Comforts: Unique Insights From Lager Brewers (June-July 2022)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: February 22, 2022