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Maui Brewing CoCoNut PorTeR

Maui Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Porter · One of 70 Porters in hopIQ

Maui's most celebrated beer — a robust porter brewed with real toasted coconut. Dark chocolate, roasted malt and a distinctive sweet coconut character in a smooth, full-bodied frame. CoCoNut PorTeR has won multiple GABF medals and is Hawaii's most uniquely tropical dark beer.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
dark35
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Substantial body.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Porter.
Hop character
tropical
Malt character
chocolate
roasted
malty
toasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maui Brewing CoCoNut PorTeR

Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black pour with excellent clarity and a rich, dark brown head. The color displays the characteristic darkness of a well-crafted porter (SRM 35), with excellent head retention suggesting quality malt and proper carbonation levels.

deep mahoganydark brown headexcellent claritydense foam

Aroma

The nose leads with prominent toasted coconut and dark chocolate notes, complemented by roasted malt and subtle coffee undertones. A smooth, inviting aroma that balances the tropical adjunct character with classic porter aromatics, creating an intriguing and complex bouquet.

toasted coconutdark chocolateroasted maltcoffee

Taste

The palate opens with creamy mouthfeel and dominant coconut character that gracefully integrates with rich chocolate and roasted malt flavors. Mid-palate reveals subtle coffee, nutty notes, and tropical fruit complexity, while mild bitterness (30 IBU) provides restrained balance without overwhelming the smooth, full-bodied frame.

creamycoconut-forwardchocolate-richbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with sweet coconut and chocolate notes persisting pleasantly on the palate. A gentle warmth and earthy undertone fade gracefully, leaving no harsh aftertaste.

smoothlingering sweetnessclean finish
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
88
Appearance
84
Finish
85
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Maui Brewing CoCoNut 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 Maui Brewing CoCoNut PorTeR

About Porter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 Porter

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, chocolate, sweet character as Maui Brewing CoCoNut PorTeR will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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