Bourbon Barrel Aged Black Sand Porter
Kona Brewing Co.
- From:
- Kona Brewing Co.
- Hawaii, United States
- Style:
- American Porter
- ABV:
- 6.5%
- Score:
- +8 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.1 | pDev: 2.44%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Mar 07, 2012
- Added:
- Jan 04, 2011
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Robust Porter aged 6 months in Makers Mark bourbon barrels.
40 IBU
40 IBU
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by OakedCanuck from Washington
4.2/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.2/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this on tap at the Brewery in Kona. From notes. Served in a tulip
A - Dark brown to black. Decent tan head that dissipated within a few minutes. Lacing was good and uniform.
S - You smell the roastiness of the coffee initially but then instantly get the bourbon, which is very nice. You can pick up some vanilla, chocolate and some hops.
T - Very much like the nose. The bourbon was smooth and was well balanced with the coffee, chocolate and malt roastiness. A distinct nuttiness was also present with minor hints of vanilla and toffee.
M - Medium. A was a bit dry and a touch thin, but still good. Alcohol heat was present but not overwhelming.
D - A good bourbon barrel beer, at times a bit disorganized, but solid nonetheless. I made a point of re-visiting the restaurant on a couple other occasions during my stay just to have more of this beer. Enjoyed this one and was nice to see something 'unique' or 'one-off' when I wasn't expecting anything special. Good work KBC.
Jan 04, 2011A - Dark brown to black. Decent tan head that dissipated within a few minutes. Lacing was good and uniform.
S - You smell the roastiness of the coffee initially but then instantly get the bourbon, which is very nice. You can pick up some vanilla, chocolate and some hops.
T - Very much like the nose. The bourbon was smooth and was well balanced with the coffee, chocolate and malt roastiness. A distinct nuttiness was also present with minor hints of vanilla and toffee.
M - Medium. A was a bit dry and a touch thin, but still good. Alcohol heat was present but not overwhelming.
D - A good bourbon barrel beer, at times a bit disorganized, but solid nonetheless. I made a point of re-visiting the restaurant on a couple other occasions during my stay just to have more of this beer. Enjoyed this one and was nice to see something 'unique' or 'one-off' when I wasn't expecting anything special. Good work KBC.
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