So i quite like the chocolate porter part, but I agree with one commenter that the hazelnut flavoring can be too much. It could be that some people are 'supersmellers' for that scent and what I get are very strong notes of smelly feet. Since the hazelnut flavoring goes in at the time of bottling, maybe consider prepping a couple of test bottles first (as I did) to make sure you're going to like it.

Finally managed to brew this when it went on sale. Brewday went great, my OG was a little low but still ended up with a 6% beer. I toasted the cocoa nibs in the oven before adding to a hop tube and into the fermenter for 2 weeks. I was so tempted to add more adjuncts but left it alone this first time. A bunch of reviews said the hazelnut was over the top so I started with 1/3 bottle and I had people blind taste it. Most just thought it was a chocolate porter, which was still delicious but I wanted the full experience and added the rest of the hazelnut. I'd agree that at first the hazelnut was a bit offensive, very strong on the palette but if you can be patient the beer is now about 4 weeks in the keg and the flavors have mellowed out so well, people love this beer!So do what you want but I'd suggest if you really do want the hazelnut put it all in and just be aware the flavors will balance out in a month or so.Other than that this was my first porter and I do miss the added body a stout provides. I'd really like to try this with oats and/or lactose to bring more body to the beer as well as coffee. Cheers!

1st of all I'll be doing this again !! What a tasty brew, I pretty much hit all the numbers during the brew. It's a pure pleasure to drink, it's been bottled for 2 weeks as of today , I plan to age it longer.. I added a 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the boil just because it stuck me to do so. I would also grind the chocolate bits a little finer and put them in a hop bag for better 2nd fermenter absorption of chocolate. Lastly, definitely go light on the hazelnut extract, try 1/3 bottle then add to taste it's strong.

This was incredibly tasty. I did the all-grain kit with the recommended dry yeast. I missed my OG on the low side at 1.58 but, it was my first time with my Brewzilla. I've since acquired a refractory to continue the mash/boil as necessary to hit OG. It's under gas now but, was darn tasty at 4 weeks. It wasn't fully fermented at 1 week or 2 weeks. A little shake of the fermenter and walla!

Definitely go easy on the chestnut flavoring. I used 1/2 bottle and after months of conditioning in the keg, the flavor is still in your face. It’s a good Porter recipe but I believe the chestnut should be subtle for a balanced beer.

Solid dark beer. The hazelnut scent and taste is strong for the first 1.5 weeks. Let it sit for a while (if you can), and it will mellow out. I only add 3/4 of the hazelnut. I also reduce the initial 60-minute hops a smidgen, to cut down a on the hop bitterness. I ferment two weeks, then place in secondary (with cacao nibs) for another two weeks. Force carbonate @ 35psi for two days, then decompress and add bier gas (75nitro/25CO2) afterwards for 2 days. Nitro bier rocks!

Turned out great, I tasted it while kegging and decided to leave out the hazelnut. Put on CO2 / Nitro Blend, and it's excellent.

Came out great I added 2 lbs of smoked malt to it for a little twist. Just in time for Christmas and cold weather

I have brewed this multiple times and its always a hit. Just go easy on the hazelnut flavoring. Start with a small amount and work your way up to taste

Just to let you all know. This is now one of my wife's favorite recipes. This is hands down. One of the best recipes I have ever made. I have been instructed that it would be a state of time to make nothing less than ten gallon batches. Highly recommended if you like chocolate, hazelnut and coffee.

My first all-grain brew. My son gave me this kit last Christmas. Brewed it in January. I bought a bottle of the commercial brew and did a side-by-side tasting with my son. Mine was a bit less refined tasting but it has mellowed considerably over the months and will now hold its own against the "genuine" article.

First off, this was my first all grain kit from More Beer, and I was very impressed at the quality of it. They even include a tablet of worfloc! and they also have some good brewing info with the kit.On to the beer, it is a fantastic tasting recipe, I will probably try it again next fall though I will probably cut the hazelnut flavoring down slightly to allow balance better with the chocolate and roastyness of the porter. I used the Safale S-04 at 65 degrees.

I can't believe this has only been reviewed twice. Full bodied, nice chocolate and coffee flavors, light handed on the nut flavor. I have brewed this one several times, each time omitting the hazelnut and adding other things, such as vanilla, or cinnamon, or Peppers. Great Recipe.

I hadn't ever used any flavor extract before this kit, but was surprised at how well the hazelnut flavor turned out. Brew this if you want something really full-bodied (mash at higher temp). Sweet, chocolatey, sticky, it's a damn good dessert beer.

I made a batch of this for a holiday party and it didn't last the night. Thanks Jamil and Morebeer