Black Coal Porter
The Livery
- From:
- The Livery
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- English Porter
- ABV:
- Not listed
- Score:
- +8 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 2.93 | pDev: 18.77%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 2
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- May 08, 2008
- Added:
- Nov 10, 2007
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by Kegatron from Pennsylvania
3.48/5 rDev +18.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.48/5 rDev +18.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Served on cask at the brewpub.
Pours black with just the tiniest amount of garnet along the bottom and a smattering of head across the surface. There is almost zero retention or lace. The aroma is a subdued but I picked up notes of caramel, coffee, and some mild chocolate.
The taste is a mellow, earthy blend of caramel and cocoa sweetness with a touch of coffee bitternesss running through it. The mouthfeel is light medium and easygoing but seemed to take on a more viscous feel as it warmed.
This was interesting at times but just didn't seem to really jump out at me at any point. It was still very easy drinking on cask though with nary a hint of its ABV.
May 08, 2008Pours black with just the tiniest amount of garnet along the bottom and a smattering of head across the surface. There is almost zero retention or lace. The aroma is a subdued but I picked up notes of caramel, coffee, and some mild chocolate.
The taste is a mellow, earthy blend of caramel and cocoa sweetness with a touch of coffee bitternesss running through it. The mouthfeel is light medium and easygoing but seemed to take on a more viscous feel as it warmed.
This was interesting at times but just didn't seem to really jump out at me at any point. It was still very easy drinking on cask though with nary a hint of its ABV.
Reviewed by joe1510 from Illinois
2.38/5 rDev -18.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2
2.38/5 rDev -18.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2
10oz Pour
$3.25
King Cole Porter poured, well, black as coal. A small cap of a white head formed and fell quickly. Some mahogany highlights barely fought through.
The aroma was a little disappointing. The expected roasted grain and some dark fruits were present and went well together but there was a noticeable fusal alcohol that reminded me of rubbing alcohol.
This was porter I was in no way impressed with. The flavor was all wrong. Upfront there was the roasted grain and dark berriness that was in the aroma but mid-palate this beer became super dry and the burnt rubber/rubbing alcohol mixture came through until the finish. The dryness made the rubber/alcohol come through way to intensly.
The dryness hurt the mouthfeel as well. Medium bodied with a slight chewiness. The dryness just left me parched.
Not at all drinkable. It was a cool day and perfect for a porter but this was a drainpour.
If I was at home this would have been dumped immediately but I tried to drink it hoping it would turn around. No such luck. It was served at the proper temperature though which is the only good thing about this beer. Guess I need to get samples from now before committing.
Nov 10, 2007$3.25
King Cole Porter poured, well, black as coal. A small cap of a white head formed and fell quickly. Some mahogany highlights barely fought through.
The aroma was a little disappointing. The expected roasted grain and some dark fruits were present and went well together but there was a noticeable fusal alcohol that reminded me of rubbing alcohol.
This was porter I was in no way impressed with. The flavor was all wrong. Upfront there was the roasted grain and dark berriness that was in the aroma but mid-palate this beer became super dry and the burnt rubber/rubbing alcohol mixture came through until the finish. The dryness made the rubber/alcohol come through way to intensly.
The dryness hurt the mouthfeel as well. Medium bodied with a slight chewiness. The dryness just left me parched.
Not at all drinkable. It was a cool day and perfect for a porter but this was a drainpour.
If I was at home this would have been dumped immediately but I tried to drink it hoping it would turn around. No such luck. It was served at the proper temperature though which is the only good thing about this beer. Guess I need to get samples from now before committing.
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