87
Overall
Aroma
10
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Bettendorf, IA
What Our Editors Thought
“A bit of light, rustic smoke and toasted grain in the nose, backed by light molasses. The sip is light, with a quickly resolving dark-chocolate bitterness.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Light nose, with hints of toasted breadcrusts and light caramel. The flavor is more rustic and earthy, with notes of black licorice; toffee dominates, heading almost into a smoky thing. Lager-like crispness is there, but it’s a bit thin. Finish is dry—just a hint of chocolate, with moderate roast notes. Sessionable at the expense of flavor.”
What the Brewers Say
“Pre-Prohibition porter made with molasses and maize.”
Review printed in: The Science of Stout (October-November 2022)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: June 21, 2022