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Coco Loco Porter

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A 2012 GABF silver-medal robust porter. A big malty body brewed with cocoa nibs for deep dark-chocolate notes, layered with roast and a smooth, rich finish. A Charlotte staple that proves NoDa is more than just hops.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark34
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2012
Great American Beer Festival 2012
Robust Porter
★Silver — Great American Beer Festival 2012 (Robust Porter)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedmaltychocolate
roasted
malty
chocolate
dark fruit
coffee
Aroma
Cocoa nibs and dark chocolate dominate the nose, layered beneath toasted grain and a subtle roasted coffee note.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coco Loco Porter

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany-brown to nearly black, with excellent clarity and a dense, tan head that clings persistently to the glass wall. The color suggests significant roast character without opacity, and carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

deep mahogany-brownpersistent headclear for style

◌ Aroma

Cocoa nibs and dark chocolate dominate the nose, layered beneath toasted grain and a subtle roasted coffee note. The malt foundation is earthy and substantial, with no sharp edges—instead, a gentle sweetness balances the roast complexity.

cocoa, dark chocolatetoasted maltroasted coffee

◐ Taste

The palate opens rich and full-bodied, with prominent dark-chocolate and cocoa flavors that persist through the mid-palate. Roasted grain and subtle dark-fruit notes provide structure, while moderate bittering (35 IBU) remains restrained and finishing-focused rather than aggressive. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety, free of harshness.

chocolate-forwardsmooth, velvety bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with chocolate and roast notes trailing into a subtle drying sensation. No hot alcohol or sharp edges remain.

clean fadelingering cocoa
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
80
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within 6–12 months for best results. Baltic Porters can be aged longer.

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About American Porter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Porter?

Porters are dark ales with 4–6.5% ABV and IBU 18–35. Roasted malt brings chocolate, caramel and toffee — medium body with a clean finish.

Finding a similar American Porter

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, malty, rich character as Coco Loco Porter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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