Black Rock
Naparbier Sdad. Coop.

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From:
Naparbier Sdad. Coop.
 
Spain
Style:
Imperial Porter
ABV:
9%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.65 | pDev: 10.68%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
11
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 09, 2016
Added:
Feb 02, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  4
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Ratings by JavierGC:
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Rated by JavierGC from Spain

3.77/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Dec 09, 2015
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Rated: 3.69 by BdM from Netherlands

Jul 09, 2016
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Reviewed by Marius from Netherlands

4.15/5  rDev +13.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Very dark brown with a thin beige head. Smells of cherries, oxidized fruit and a bit of chocolate. Tastes like caramelized cherries, coffee, cocoa, dark chocolate, roasted malts and chocolate. Smooth texture with a bitter-sweet (mostly sweet) sherry aftertaste.
Jun 18, 2016
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Reviewed by Jugs_McGhee from Colorado

3.13/5  rDev -14.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
15cl pour for 2 euro @ Chinaski Lavapies in Madrid. On-draught (obviously). Brief impressions below:

Chocolate/chocolate malt, cream, buried roast...and that's about it.

Well rounded with a nice smooth, wet texture. Full bodied enough. Well carbonated. Doesn't accentuate specific notes from the flavour profile or elevate the beer as a whole.

A drinkable enjoyable imperial porter from the brewery many regard as Spain's best, but far from world class. I wouldn't go for a second purchase, but it's worthwhile to try once.

C+ (3.13) / ABOVE AVERAGE
May 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by dcmchew from Romania

Mar 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Hayley_86 from Netherlands

Feb 23, 2016
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Reviewed by josanguapo from Spain

4.27/5  rDev +17%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
From elcervecero. In Teku glass. Reading CPPHTP10 Ch17. Much better than their normal porter. Have left anxious for tasting tomorrow their newest imperial porter "Iruña & Mordor". Avg 4.36.

16 Apr 2017. New label. From tercertiempocervezas. In Teku glass. Playing 12 Labours of Hercules 1 & 2. Bitter roastyness with some coffelike notes. Addictive. Although at first doesnt seem so good, the more you drink of it the more you like it
Jan 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.79 by HopBelT from Belgium

Dec 31, 2015
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Reviewed by Jeffo from Netherlands

2.94/5  rDev -19.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Got this one from the Duvel guy down the road.

From a bottle into as snifter
Best before April 2016
Cocoa and coffee imperial porter

APPEARANCE: A clear black pour yields a three finger, medium looking, creamy, tan head with good retention. Black body with no carbonation evident. Head slowly fades to a full wisp and sticks to the sides of the glass. A faint splotchy wisp remains leaving dots of lacing down the glass. Looks good.

SMELL: Some roasted notes, black malts and some stale black coffee. Kind of simple, but it's there. No real cacao here.

TASTE: Some burnt malts and black coffee up front. More coffee at the swallow, then a bolder and lingering finish of burnt malt, bitter, black coffee, a bit of milk chocolate and lots of roasted and burnt flavors. A little one dimensional and very burnt and roasted, but enjoyable enough.

PALATE: Medium body and medium levels of carbonation. A little prickly on the palate, goes down fine and finishes a bit sticky. Not quite creamy enough, but alright.

OVERALL: This is okay, but nothing out of the ordinary. Coffee is there but doesn't really leave a lasting impression while the cacao isn't really noticeable. It's a little one dimensional in its burnt qualities and somewhat overly bitter, but there's enough to enjoy here besides that. A decent brew.
Jul 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by BartMcStout from Belgium

Feb 09, 2014
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Reviewed by GONZALOYANNA from Spain

3.53/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On-tap. Pint glass @ BierCab (Barceloan). Pours deep black headed by beige, close, small bubbled froth. Lasting crown as a thin layer on top. Some spots. Intense roasted –not burnt- cocoa & coffee aromas. Enters creamy with slightly floral bitter flavor. Overwhelming coffee grains arise. Full body. Moderate carbonation. Oily texture & velvet palate. Roasted & dried sensation, earthy & licorice flavors, nutty hues. ABV is felt as a harsh warming touch into the long finish. Bitter chocolate rounds the aftertaste. Delicious !!
Feb 02, 2014
Black Rock from Naparbier Sdad. Coop.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 11 ratings