Rogue Mocha Porter
What the brewers say
“Ruddy brown in color, a bittersweet balance of malt and hops with a light cream finish.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “Some dark malt character with hints of caramel, coffee, red apple, and smoke.”
Flavor: “Big flavors with toast, rich malt, and piney hops. Red Lifesavers candy. Spruce tips. Moderate sweetness and bitterness. Full body. Well-attenuated, so it’s not overly heavy or sweet. As it warms up, complexity presents itself, and the chocolate starts to rival the roast and coffee.”
Overall: “Excellent robust porter. Lots of big flavors and aromas. Full body. Like a comfort beer. Instead of hot cocoa, I want to have this in my pajamas in front of a wood fire while a snowstorm rages outside. The hops really tie it all together nicely.”
