hopIQ found 10 beers with the same chocolate and roasted character as Black Sand. Black Sand is the porter of the Kailua-Kona brewery, named after the dark volcanic beaches of Hawaii Island and served only at its pubs. Seven malts, from chocolate and black malt to Munich and two caramel malts, give a near-black body with a tan head. Bittersweet chocolate leads in nose and mouth, backed by roasted coffee, dark toffee and a little nuttiness. Centennial and Northern Brewer add a firm, slightly woody bitterness that keeps the sweetness in check. The body is full and smooth, and the finish is roasty and dry. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Stone Beer — 82%. No twin in the catalogue yet.
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