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Maui Brewing CoCoNut PorTeR

Maui Brewing Company
United States·Porter·Rank 12 of 50 · The Best American Porters
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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
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatetropical
roasted
chocolate
tropical
toasty
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent toasted coconut and dark chocolate notes, complemented by roasted malt and subtle coffee undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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 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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