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Twilight Of The Idols
Hill Farmstead Brewery
- From:
- Hill Farmstead Brewery
- Vermont, United States
- Style:
- American Porter
Ranked #5 - ABV:
- 7.5%
- Score:
- 96
Ranked #963 - Avg:
- 4.33 | pDev: 8.31%
- Reviews:
- 202
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 25, 2023
- Added:
- Oct 28, 2010
- Wants:
- 438
- Gots:
- 169
SCORE
96
World-Class
96
World-Class
Twilight of the Idols is our winter porter. We brew Twilight each autumn, with a touch of locally roasted coffee and cinnamon, and age it on a blend of select vanilla beans. Originally conceived with a friend in 2009 while brewing in Denmark, the name of this annual release is inspired by the title of one of the last texts written by one of our philosophical idols, Friedrich Nietzsche.
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Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania
4.23/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
On tap at Sabatinis in Exeter pa earlier this evening.
Looks splendid in the glass. Black body, tan head lasts throughout leaving a sheet of lacing.
Aromas of coffee and chocolate.
On tasting, so smooth. Unsweetened coffee with a mild chocolate note. The roast is lasting, but not a hint of bitterness.
Mouth full, finish a lasting coffee roast, slightly drying.
Overall, excellent coffee porter. Only the long drive home is preventing me from having another.
Jan 20, 2023Looks splendid in the glass. Black body, tan head lasts throughout leaving a sheet of lacing.
Aromas of coffee and chocolate.
On tasting, so smooth. Unsweetened coffee with a mild chocolate note. The roast is lasting, but not a hint of bitterness.
Mouth full, finish a lasting coffee roast, slightly drying.
Overall, excellent coffee porter. Only the long drive home is preventing me from having another.
Rated by Sludgeman from District of Columbia
4.23/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
On tap at Monk’s Cafe in Philadelphia.
Dec 09, 2022
Reviewed by BubbleBobble from New York
3.87/5 rDev -10.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.87/5 rDev -10.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours dark black, thin head and very little lacing. Nose has big roasted coffee notes, light cinnamon. Taste is light roasted coffee, roasted malt, mild and lingering bitterness. Mouthfeel is moderate with light carbonation. Does not shy away from bitterness, which is its greatest asset.
Feb 14, 2022
Reviewed by Holderness from Massachusetts
4.22/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.22/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
On tap at Big Fatty's, White River Junction
L -- Deep black body with two fingers of tan head. some retention and great lacing
S -- Toasted malts, espresso, vanilla, cacao powder. A lot more going on than in Everett
T -- Big bakers chocolate and coffee, with some smoky bitterness and just a hint of vanilla-tinged sweetness. Quite robust flavors
F -- Soft and fluffy , and very drinkable.
O -- I like it a lot more than Everett
85/100
Nov 28, 2021L -- Deep black body with two fingers of tan head. some retention and great lacing
S -- Toasted malts, espresso, vanilla, cacao powder. A lot more going on than in Everett
T -- Big bakers chocolate and coffee, with some smoky bitterness and just a hint of vanilla-tinged sweetness. Quite robust flavors
F -- Soft and fluffy , and very drinkable.
O -- I like it a lot more than Everett
85/100
Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts
4.34/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.34/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Blanketing beige lace from the minor head. Deep brown color. Bright light does pass through the center of the glass.
Difficult to get the smell -- mostly semisweet chocolate, coffee, and cinnamon.
Rich fudge brownie flavor. The body matches the taste and the lighter carbonation enhances the effect.
Nov 26, 2021Difficult to get the smell -- mostly semisweet chocolate, coffee, and cinnamon.
Rich fudge brownie flavor. The body matches the taste and the lighter carbonation enhances the effect.
Reviewed by hops_for_thought from New York
4.56/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.56/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a can (17Nov2020) into a Belgian glass
L: pours a very deep black brown with a very nice and dense darker khaki head. Nice chunky lacing as the head fades, as well as with each sip
S: get a great amount of coffee as I’m pouring, aroma is incredibly rich and deep once I bring the glass to my nose. Get lots of coffee with rich and slightly sweet vanilla, slightly spicy cinnamon aroma following right behind. Other solid notes of dark chocolate, fudge brownies
T: excellent flavor, follows the nose very well. Lots of rich roasted coffee and slightly sweet vanilla on a richer chocolatey base (fudge brownies, dark chocolate). Toward the finish getting some more pronounced roast coffee and chocolate, with the cinnamon coming through more. Rich and lasting cinnamon flavor through the finish, lingers nicely
F: medium/medium- body, medium+ carbonation, quite drinkable with a bit of cinnamon heat in the back of my throat
O: absolutely amazing porter, flavor is rich and deep while being relatively easy to drink
Jan 01, 2021L: pours a very deep black brown with a very nice and dense darker khaki head. Nice chunky lacing as the head fades, as well as with each sip
S: get a great amount of coffee as I’m pouring, aroma is incredibly rich and deep once I bring the glass to my nose. Get lots of coffee with rich and slightly sweet vanilla, slightly spicy cinnamon aroma following right behind. Other solid notes of dark chocolate, fudge brownies
T: excellent flavor, follows the nose very well. Lots of rich roasted coffee and slightly sweet vanilla on a richer chocolatey base (fudge brownies, dark chocolate). Toward the finish getting some more pronounced roast coffee and chocolate, with the cinnamon coming through more. Rich and lasting cinnamon flavor through the finish, lingers nicely
F: medium/medium- body, medium+ carbonation, quite drinkable with a bit of cinnamon heat in the back of my throat
O: absolutely amazing porter, flavor is rich and deep while being relatively easy to drink
Reviewed by Siriusfisherman from New Hampshire
4/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: Dark brown/ Black with a modest head and good lacing.
S: Very aromatic, big notes of coffee grounds, cinnamon, caramel, and vanilla.
T: Big flavors of roasted coffee, cinnamon, caramel, toast, and a touch of vanilla. Moderate bitterness lingers into the finish.
F: Full bodied, light carb, creamy and smooth.
Overall: A really tasty, festive Porter. Subtly spiced with a great balance of flavors.
Nov 19, 2020S: Very aromatic, big notes of coffee grounds, cinnamon, caramel, and vanilla.
T: Big flavors of roasted coffee, cinnamon, caramel, toast, and a touch of vanilla. Moderate bitterness lingers into the finish.
F: Full bodied, light carb, creamy and smooth.
Overall: A really tasty, festive Porter. Subtly spiced with a great balance of flavors.
Twilight Of The Idols from Hill Farmstead Brewery
Beer rating:
96 out of
100 with
1154 ratings
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