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Coco Loco Porter

NoDa Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Porter · One of 11 American Porters in hopIQ

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

AWARDS

Silver · 2012
Great American Beer Festival 2012
Robust Porter
Silver — Great American Beer Festival 2012 (Robust Porter)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Porter.
Malt character
malty
roasted
chocolate
coffee
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

FEATURED IN

#4 of 50The Best American Porters

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Coco Loco Porter

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Coco Loco Porter

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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