Midnight Satin
Portneuf Valley Brewing

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From:
Portneuf Valley Brewing
 
Idaho, United States
Style:
American Stout
Ranked #292
ABV:
6%
Score:
85
Ranked #21,234
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 23.99%
Reviews:
9
Ratings:
21
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 30, 2022
Added:
Mar 08, 2007
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
Assertive malt sweetness with little to no hop bitterness, mild roasted coffeelike flavor and a full body.
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

3.74/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
another kind of old school but rather unique beer from these guys, in some ways a throwback to early craft when a little experimentation made a beer wildly unique, in this case extra specialty dark grain and some wheat malt in an otherwise classic american stout, lovely depth of flavor and fuller mouthfeel, exceedingly bitter on the swallow, especially as it warms, more robust than most of these and uniquely not because of the hops at all it doesnt seem. dark brown pour, fairly viscous and with only a short tan head, looks a little under carbonated. the aroma here is tobacco and raisin and ash, wet volcanic soil, old wood, and a hint of licorice, its got some middle sweetness in the caramel range too, but this is all about the dark grain, wintery and warming even without an alcohol presence. the taste starts similar, with a little smoke and some light spiciness in the mix, mellow still, but then halfway through it turns real bitter through the finish, an almost burnt intensity to the darkest grain in here, and the bitter bite lingers long after the swallow even though the yeast brings this near dry. i like the intensity, its still got some balance and the boldness makes it unique. slightly english on the yeast side, some late hops, but really a cool expression of the malt and the roast, warming espresso notes to finish make this a cold weather stout for me. fuller bodied with relaxed carbonation, kind of suits it, slows it all down nicely. among their better beers that ive had, the bitterness hangs on a long time.
Jun 30, 2022
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Rated: 2.56 by Rifugium from North Dakota

Jul 10, 2019
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.37/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Sample @Hoptober Freshtival. Black and creamy, silky smooth, some sweetness, but mostly roast grain bitterness. Adequate beige head. Nice look and feel, average aroma and taste.
Feb 26, 2018
 
Rated: 4.29 by SirFolmarv from Idaho

Nov 19, 2017
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.94/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On tap at the brewery in Pocatello, Idaho.
This arrived with a good head over a near black body.
Smoke, toffee, vanilla and chocolate in the admirably complex aroma.
Flavor: lightly bitter finish after some sweetness up front. Sweet dark bread with some light spicy hop flavors.
Creamy smooth, medium-full body.
Jun 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.78 by Dirk_Chappelle from New Hampshire

Jun 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.62 by Boodks from Iowa

Mar 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by MFMB from Idaho

Nov 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by wrightst from Maryland

Oct 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Markey from Arizona

Sep 06, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by KlayWey from Idaho

Mar 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by JHendu from Texas

Sep 20, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Jun 24, 2013
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Reviewed by Scotchboy from Idaho

4/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Growler purchased at the brewery in Pocatello, poured into a New Belgium globe.

A: Dark and nearly opaque, with slightly transparent shades of brown at the edges...decent head and lacing considering the carbonation of an old growler.

S: Dark malt with hints of wort or sweet mash...charred earth, roasted malt, coffee, hints of smoke, maybe a touch of caramel.

T: Lots of malt here, smooth and creamy...subtly sweet...hints of smoke, coffee grounds, burnt toffee, hints of a grassy hop.

MF: Medium bodied, smooth and creamy with low carbonation...does kind of have a 'satin-like' feel.

O: A nice drinker, definitely my favorite of everything I've tried from Portneuf. This begs to be paired with ice cream or something sweet.
Apr 02, 2012
 
Rated: 1 by mhaugo from California

Dec 18, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by chrismw11 from Idaho

Nov 25, 2011
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Reviewed by ottovon from Arizona

3.97/5  rDev +7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: opaque, dark brown with ruby highlights. a brown head that faded quickly.

S: a nice dark chocolate aroma. some sweetness. there is roasted malt, toffee, and hints coffee.

T: just like the aroma. dark chocolate, toffee, roasted malt and some coffee. starts out with a subtle sweetness and then get bitter like roasted malt and dark chocolate are.

M: medium with medium carb. smooth and creamy.

O: a good offering. a good dessert beer.
Oct 04, 2011
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Reviewed by ditmier from Idaho

3.48/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Draught @ pontneuf- pours thin and dk dk brown with a nice tan head...aroma is toasty cocoa and lightly roasted grain...flavour is similar, a touch of sweetness and a bit thin on the end, but a nice sweet stout that I’m glad I sought out...

Got to try this again recently...more roast and chocolate, more well integrated than I remember, tasty beer.
Aug 20, 2011
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Reviewed by bagpiper2005 from Idaho

4.42/5  rDev +19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pour: opaque black/deep red with a tan, frothy head that had small bubbles, retained well, and left a bit of lacing on the glass.

Smell: Lactose sweetness, coffee, chocolate malts, and the faintest bit of hoppiness underlying it all.

Taste: Big wallop of vanilla sweetness up front, which gives way to a semi-sweet chocolate malt/toffee taste with underlying hints of dark fruit and coffee. Finishes with a light hop bitterness. Delicious.

Mouthfeel: Medium-to-full, creamy, and with low carbonation. Smooth as velvet.

Drinkability: Easy to sip, goes down well, but it's very filling.

Final Notes: One of my favorites from PVB. Have it about once per week. Goes well with just about all the different food pairings they offer.
May 28, 2010
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Reviewed by Talisker from California

3.65/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Had on tap at the brewpub May 2008. If I recall correctly, the chalkboard over the bar described this as a cream stout, but the brewery's web site and the BA style make no mention of this.

This was the best of the nine or so beers I tried - the only one I ordered a full pint of after trying the tasters, and the only one that would hold its own on a broader stage.

Very nice black pour, brown highlights with a medium brown head. Fine bubbles of consistent size. Aroma is malty and sweet, notes of chocolate. Taste is very well integrated with the aroma; no off-notes or missteps, but lacks the last bit of complexity of some of my favorite local stouts from Northern California. Texture is definitely creamy, but could use just a little more body - borders on porter-like.

Not a world-beater, but definitely a good beer - if you find yourself in Pocatello, Idaho, make a special stop to try this one.
May 18, 2008
Midnight Satin from Portneuf Valley Brewing
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 21 ratings