Killer Nibbles
Twin Elephant Brewing Company

 

Pint pour at the brewery. On nitro. It pours a dark walnut - almost black - with a finger of creamy, light khaki head and a thick, creamy film of lacing. A really attractive pour. On the nose there is milk chocolate, vanilla cream, and roasted malt. As the glass warms there are increasing earthy, nutty notes. The taste reminds me of Yoo Hoo: lots of chocolate and vanilla but it's not as sweet as the smell would indicate. In fact the sweetness is balanced by what I can only describe as a chalky taste. There is also a nutty earthiness. The mouth feel is very lite and it's easily drinkable and only 5% ABV. On nitro it's creamy and smooth. Overall, Killer Nibbles is an ideal "brunch" porter. It's flavorful but not gimmicky like so many "breakfast" stouts. It's a basic brew but thoroughly enjoyable.

A: dark jet black color with a hint of brown. Nice 1 finger smooth tan head. You can definitely tell it’s nitro

S: huge chocolate and roast malt. Milk and dark chocolate. Oak, molasses, figs, chocolate covered berries. A touch of caramel. Awesome nose on this

T: follows the nose. Sweet milk chocolate, and mild dark chocolate. Molasses, sweet lactose, caramel, vanilla beans, chocolate covered berries. Toasted malts and a hint of bitter chocolate as well. More chocolate and cocoa beans to close

M: lighter mouthfeel, definitely like a Porter. It’s sticky with sweetness. Served nitro, but doesn’t feel extremely like nitro

O: awesome Porter. On the sweeter side for sure, but if you like a chocolate-forward beer, this hits the spot