I have had Maui Brewing Company’s CoConut Porter several times in the past, but it never really wowed me. But with my renewed interest in finding good porters, I figured it should get another chance. And come on, the label says it’s “like hot chicks on the beach.”
Much like the last porter I reviewed, there wasn’t a whole lot of info on this one. The back of the can states that this porter is made with toasted coconut and 6 varieties of malted barley.
The pour is black with a good amount of creamy tan head and moderate lacing. Aroma is mostly roasted malt with just a hint of coconut, vanilla, and smoke. Medium bodied with a lively amount of carbonation. The flavor starts with roasted malt that moves to a bitter coffee that finishes on a sweet caramel malt with a bit of coconut. The aftertaste has a bittersweet chocolate malt with some very mild coconut and spice.
This is a pretty solid brew, with a great balance and some very enjoyable malt flavors. being a big fan of coconut and malty beers, I really want to like this beer. But the lack of a pronounced coconut flavor and the cost (almost $3 for a 12oz can) make me think twice before grabbing this one. Guess we’ll have to keep riding the Midnight Train to see what the next stop is.
Name | CoCoNut Porter |
Brewery | Maui Brewing Co. |
Style | Porter |
ABV | 6.0% |
Availability | Wide Can & Limited Draft Release |
Rating | 3 out of 5 |
Cheers,
Beer Guy LA
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