The flagship CoCoNut porter is now known as Hiwa Porter, but the subtle toasted coconut flavors that made the beer a favorite are still present. Where the Oskar Blues coconut porter is sweet and intense, Maui Brewing’s version is subdued and nuanced. Barley Forge — the PatsyA well executed and locally brewed example of the coconut stout, the Patsy from Costa Mesa’s Barley Forge Brewing takes the toasted coconut and marries it to a heaping portion of rye grain. King Harbor Brewing — Coconut IPANot a big fan of the stout styles but still want to get in on the coconut-flavored brews? It’s a great change of pace from the malt-forward coconut beers.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 03, 2016 16:00 UTC