Subsidiaries
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Can to glass. Massive guava and passion fruit on both aroma and flavor. A bit astringent. Good, although the flavor has more terpine or cryo flavor that is a bit fake tasting.
Tried
on 28 Feb 2026
at 21:30
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
From Good Times Oakland, canned December 23rd.
It pours a very dark brown, like cola, with a finger of tan foam, good retention and lacing.
The smell is roasted malt, some caramel malt, dark chocolate, pitted fruit but roasted malt rules the nose.
The taste is follows the nose, along with a hint of nuttiness and some lactose. It has a very nice balance between sweet and bitter.
Medium bodied, this is very good and I would drink this again.
It pours a very dark brown, like cola, with a finger of tan foam, good retention and lacing.
The smell is roasted malt, some caramel malt, dark chocolate, pitted fruit but roasted malt rules the nose.
The taste is follows the nose, along with a hint of nuttiness and some lactose. It has a very nice balance between sweet and bitter.
Medium bodied, this is very good and I would drink this again.
Tried
from Can
on 20 Feb 2026
at 14:32
3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4.5
Flavor 1.5
Texture 1
Overall 1.5
Wow - this is a horrible beer! Have never had a whiff from Alvarado!
Tried
on 19 Feb 2026
at 03:24
8.5/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8
Shared with Josh at Festival of Dark Arts 2026 in Astoria, OR.
Nide American oak, chocolate, and vanilla. Thick, sweet, balanced. Nice
Nide American oak, chocolate, and vanilla. Thick, sweet, balanced. Nice
Tried
on 14 Feb 2026
at 21:05
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Dark brown, fairly rich chocolate, dense devil’s food, with vanilla and then the rum barrel contributes some fruity lightness. Feels superfluous, though. Good beer, straight chocolate.
Tried
on 14 Feb 2026
at 21:04
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Can. Dark mahogany beer with a tan head. Pumpkin pie spice and caramel aroma with gingerbread. Caramel and pumpkin pie spice flavor with light gingerbread. Medium bodied. Caramel and pumpkin pie spice linger with light toffee.
Tried
on 02 Feb 2026
at 22:18
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Can from Corti Bros. Pours dark brown with a large foamy tan head that laced a bit. Aroma of dark fruit and chocolate. Near full bodied. Flavor is chocolate, dark malt and some dark fruit that could be fig. Dry and not very bitter. But a good drink.
Tried
from Can
from
Corti Brothers
on 02 Feb 2026
at 01:32
8.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Light cloudy golden color. Not that turbid. The nose is really sticky sweet and full of fruit, Vitamin C, guava, pineapples, mangoes. The palate is much drier, low medium carbonation. Juicy as hell, but not that tart. Really fun and enjoyable beer.
Tried
on 31 Jan 2026
at 13:23
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Near black with a beige head. Roasted malts, chocolate, a touch of sweet vanilla. Medium bodied. The sweet vanilla comes on heavier in the finish. I wish the sweetness was pulled back some but otherwise a fairly solid porter.
Tried
from Can
on 27 Jan 2026
at 23:11
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can from Gourmet Haus. Solid and tasty I. All respects. Overt roast throughout the aroma and flavor. Great beer.
Tried
on 18 Jan 2026
at 06:38