Kona Rain
SunRift Beer Company

a really robust stout here done with special kona coffee, and i have to say the true character of this hawaiian java shows through here, like its not just another coffee stout, the dark volcanic soil, the deep dark chocolate to the roast, the minerals in it, the clean acidity, its all here, and this ranks among the best of the beers i had while i was here, really a pretty intensely flavored brew, but a wonderful stout. they certainly did not skimp on the dark roasted barley, and its a good thing too, its needed to balance all the coffee richness this has. near black in color, frothy lathery tan head on it, low luster and not overly viscous looking. strong dark chocolate in nose and taste, organic and earthy to me, maybe some rolled oats in here its cerealy and smooth beneath the coffee, a raisin hint, light smoke, very little sweetness, but also not bitter or acrid or anything from all the roast and coffee, it stays mellow to drink. the coffee seems super fresh, high end, and boldly dosed, and there is a light maybe english yeast element that ties this all together. i love the aftertaste as much as the flavor of the beer, and i left here stoked on this one. not just another coffee stout, this one really stands out from the crowd, kona coffee readily identifiable in it. yum!