87
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
16
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Morganton, NC
What Our Editors Thought
Unusually earthy nose evokes lichen-covered forest logs—borderline dank with subtle chocolate notes. In the sip, chocolate pushes forward with slight, medium-dark sweetness and lingering herb. More quizzical than distracting.
What Our Panel Thought
Complex, intriguing nose: notes of strong, woodsy green tea, tobacco, nutty malt. Almost smoky. Flavor brings another dimension, as stronger hickory brings a green wood touch that pairs well with deep malt—toffee, dates, dark toast, mocha. Wood character obscures the beer’s details. Unique.
What the Brewers Say
Collab with Half Acre Brewing. Baltic porter brewed with hickory bark.
Review printed in: The Rebirth of Cool: Inside the Lager Evolution (June-July 2021)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: March 5, 2021