Maui Brewing Co. is a pretty new brewery on the large scale of all things beer. At this time they brew four types beer that are available to mostly everybody in the United States. The review for tonight focuses on their Coconut Porter which is their most award winning beer. This beer is quite frankly an excellent porter and worthy of the accolades it has received. It drinks exceptionally clean and smooth with lots of layered flavor. Maui's Coconut Porter comes packaged in canned form and as a 12 oz four pack. Furthermore, this beer is worth all of the $ 9.99 you pay for it, so don't hesitate in buying this beer if you see it at your local store. In addition, Coconut porter is is canned at a smooth drinking 5.7 percent abv, making this porter an excellent fall to winter beer. Lastly, I love this beer as a dessert beer! Tried it with with some cherry pie on Monday and boy was the combination fantastic. I also recommend pairing this beer with an au jus beef sandwich and an orange flavored dark chocolate bar..... yummy!
Color: A heavy dark brown almost espresso like. It form a one finger tan head the dissolves slowly. This beer is well carbonated and leaves behind some light lacing.
Nose: Smokey, roasty, and nutty. Major roasted coffee in the forefront, followed by chocolate covered coconut. A creamy texture floats in the background along with light smokey oak.
Palate: A definite medium bodied beer. It boasts plenty of espresso flavors. In the mouth you also get an appearance of hazel nut and vanilla that later gets over taken by surfacing woody flavors that bring forth a honeyed coconut texture.
Finish: Long and robust, but not explosive. It goes down like a good iced coffee and it also leaves a trail of kind sweetness. This beer delivers complexity and excellent beer craftsmanship. Cheers! Maui Brewing Co
Rating: 94 out of 100
Love this one, can't wait to toast one with you on the beach in June!
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