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Thunderstruck by Highland Brewing Co
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RegionalPorterSeasonal

Thunderstruck

Coffee Porter by Highland Brewing Co, Asheville, NC

ABV
5.8%
IBU
30
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A coffee porter brewed with beans from Dynamite Roasting Co. in Black Mountain. It first came out in 2011 and is back as the fall and winter seasonal, in cans for the first time, around mid October.

Where to get it

Sold in NC, SC, TN, GA.

  • At the taproom
  • Cans to go
  • Bars and restaurants
  • Bottle shops
  • Grocery stores
  • Convenience stores

The brewery says it distributes in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. Its beer finder lists bars, liquor and package stores, convenience stores, supermarkets and warehouse clubs that carry it, searchable by address. In North Carolina, cans and bottles are sold in grocery stores, convenience stores and bottle shops, and draft is poured at bars.

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Aroma

Fresh roasted coffee with a little spice.

Appearance

Dark brown to black.

Taste

Coffee up front, with chocolate malt, a hint of dark fruit and a smooth finish.

Overall

A coffee lover's porter for fall and winter.

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Elsewhere

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  • Brewery site

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