Midnight Expression Lager (Moon Lit Sessions)
Port Brewing Company in San Marcos, California, United States 🇺🇸
Lager - Schwarzbier / Black Lager Regular Out of Production|
Score
7.23
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It’s not often that a great summer swell coincides with a full moon, but when they collide, nature affords us a rare opportunity to paddle out long after everyone has called it a day. These moments are a solitary pursuit with empty lineups, but those who carve graceful lines under a full moon understand how things can be dark lonely and rewarding at the same time.
So next time you paddle in from an overcrowded beach break, remember that nothing tastes better than a cold beer after a session. We suggest a glass of this smooth roasty black lager for contemplating empty lineups and waves that go on for days. Most likely, you’ll long for epic summer swells under moon lit sessions opening the doors to isolation and empty secret spots of an age trying to pass us by.
So next time you paddle in from an overcrowded beach break, remember that nothing tastes better than a cold beer after a session. We suggest a glass of this smooth roasty black lager for contemplating empty lineups and waves that go on for days. Most likely, you’ll long for epic summer swells under moon lit sessions opening the doors to isolation and empty secret spots of an age trying to pass us by.
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7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Very dark brown with medium beige head. Flavour is roasted malts, chocolate, bitter, coffee, dry, little liquorice, little sweet and hops.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Jun 2011
at 21:50
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
This brew pours dark brown with a medium tan head that recedes steadily. Stringy lacing on the glass. Aroma of roasted malts and a bit of smoke, plus a bit of hops. Medium body with a roasty malt character backed up by notes of cocoa, hops and a touch of charcoal. The finish is roasty with a hoppy aftertaste. Well done overall.
Tried
on 13 Jun 2011
at 15:15
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
The one I am drinking is labelled "Midnight Expressions". The pour is black with a tall, thick dark tan, long lasting head. Roasty malt aroma, almost smoky. Richly flavored and smooth, but not heavy in any way. Very tasty and well done! I’ll have another!
Tried
on 24 Apr 2011
at 17:39
8.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Pitch black, a touch clear dark brown at the bottom near bright light with a dense, thick light brown head - very very nice! Aroma of roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, toffee and a big bit of vanilla. Medium to Light-bodied; Deep roasty flavour with a little smokey character, a touch of coffee and a minor dose of hops near the end. Aftertaste is mostly roasty with a very good flavour profile and a complexity that is pretty good for the style - a lot of porter type tastes dominate this one, even though it’s not an ale! Overall, a very nice beer - definitely worth drinking if you can find it! I sampled this 65 cL bottle purchased at Olive Tree Market Place in San Diego, California on 08-February-2011 for US$4.49 sampled at home on the other coast in Washington on 28-February-2011.
Tried
from Can
on 28 Feb 2011
at 22:19
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
bottle at home ... sweet roast light burnt roast malt nose ... burnt front ... toffee malts ... deep roast ... dark malts ... little odd ... but quite nice... definite light charcoal roast.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Jan 2011
at 09:19
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
22oz bottle from Secret Santa 2010
Appearance: Pours very dark brown, almost black, with a medium sized beige head and some lacing
Aroma: Toasted malts, dark chocolate and some smokiness
Taste: Lively mouthfeel. Dark malts, ashy, chocolate and some bitterness in the finish
A nice beer, a winter warmer to sip on next to a roaring fire. Enjoyed this one.
Appearance: Pours very dark brown, almost black, with a medium sized beige head and some lacing
Aroma: Toasted malts, dark chocolate and some smokiness
Taste: Lively mouthfeel. Dark malts, ashy, chocolate and some bitterness in the finish
A nice beer, a winter warmer to sip on next to a roaring fire. Enjoyed this one.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Jan 2011
at 17:31
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tap at the brewery. Very dark maroon color. Aroma of chocolate biscuits. Taste is chocolate with a bitter background. Nice stuff.
Tried
from Draft
on 17 Jan 2011
at 11:25
7.8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from Ølbutikken. Huge head with excellent duration. Color is black. Aroma and taste are rich roast malt, nuts, caramel and hops.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Dec 2010
at 06:26
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle @ Hj Hansen, Odense. Pours black with a small creamy brown head. Roasted nose and flavor. A bit of coffee, chocolate, grain and hops. Very smooth and oily. Low carbonation. Very tasty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Dec 2010
at 12:22
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle shared at Euston Tap. Pours pitch black with a sturdy, beige head. Big and roasted malt aroma with some sugary notes. Flavor is rich, sweet and very malty, with further roast, brown sugar, caramel and faint vanilla. Medium in body with average to lively carbonation. Finish is lightly dry and acidic, with more sweet, roasted malts and faint, coffee-like bitterness. Very good beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Nov 2010
at 04:10