Appearance

The Zero Issue Terraform is in a green tall can, with an assortment of alien spaceships on the front. The beer pours like a porter, with a medium level of viscosity, and a tan-white head.

Aroma

After a minute or two of careful examination I’m able to pick up chocolate, and roasted malts.

Flavor

Each sip produces flavors of chocolate and espresso. The chocolate develops into chocolate nibs as the beer progresses. There’s a bitterness on the mid-palate I can’t identify. I’m not sure whether it’s chocolate or hops. As the beer warms up, there’s a satisfying creamy mouthfeel, and the bitterness evolves into an espresso and dark chocolate combination.

Balance

The balance of flavors starts out average and improves to good as it warms up. The sweetness, chocolate and toasted malts meld together well.

Finish

Each sip finishes with a chocolate nib that is sweeter than the chocolate that starts each sip.

Overall

The Zero Issue Terraform is an enjoyable and satisfying porter. The flavor profile isn’t bold and doesn’t overwhelm the palate.

John McTavish

SCORE

6.33

Cost/Point

N/A

Scoring System

Personal Beer Review: Zero Issue Terraform