Sip of the Week: Five Threads Brewing Company's Coconut Porter

I’m visiting a local favorite for my Sip of the Week this week: Five Threads Brewing Company in Westlake Village, California.

Located just off the 101 freeway halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Five Threads is a perfect beer stop for the busy commuter or the weekend road warrior!

Caitlin sitting on a bench swing inside the tasting room. — Five Threads Brewing Company features an atmosphere that’s comfortable, cozy, and welcoming to all. They also have these awesome swings for you to enjoy your beer on, so that’s a plus.

I had the privilege of chatting with owner and head brewer Tim Kazules during my recent visit to Five Threads, and learned all about his philosophy behind the brewing process and tasting room experience. I’ll be publishing a full post about my conversation with Tim later this week…consider this Sip of the Week your sneak peek!

After tasting through a selection of Tim’s brews, I knew I needed to feature the Five Threads Coconut Porter as my Sip of the Week.

Perfectly balanced in flavor with earthy oak and subtle hops, this Porter comes into its own after sitting on cocoa nibs and coconut for a full week during the brewing process. The result is a beer that warms you from the inside out, while leaving you with the refreshing sweetness of coconut on the nose and tongue.

A glass of beer on a table — A pint of the Coconut Porter in the Five Threads anniversary glass.

Five Threads’ Coconut Porter is the best Porter I’ve tried in recent memory. It fits the bill on a chilly winter night or on warm summer evening. My first reaction to trying it was “Wow!”, because it is just that good. I can only describe the Coconut Porter as a beer of oxymorons: full-bodied yet light, earthy yet fruity, grounded yet fragrant, complex in flavor yet completely unified. You’ll want to order a second glass before you’ve even finished the first.

No room for improvement in this brew, Tim. You nailed this recipe!

Tim Kazules standing in front of his tasting room menu — “Head Thread” Tim Kazules, both the “brains” and the artist of the operation. Tim not only owns Five Threads Brewing Company, but he serves as head brewer and visionary, too.

Tim shared with me that the Coconut Porter is one of the most well-received beers in the tasting room. Built upon the Five Threads Pantry Porter recipe (which has particular sentiment for Tim…more on that to come in my next blog post!), the Coconut Porter has become a staple on the menu and is often requested by customers. A hop-lover myself, the Coconut Porter may well be my gateway beer to dark brews…I know I’ll have a hard time bypassing this sip on my next visit to Five Threads!

For those who love the details:

Style: Robust Porter

ABV: 7.2%

IBU: 45

Next time you find yourself passing through Westlake Village, stop in for a pint of Coconut Porter. It’s sure to please (as are all the other beers on the board!). You can find Five Threads Brewing Company at: 31133 Via Colinas Ste. 109 Westlake Village, CA 91362

Caitlin posing outside of the brewery. — This is the tasting room and brewery. If you see it, stop. I guarantee there are excellent beers inside.

Check back here on January 25, 2019 for my full writeup on my visit to Five Threads including my interview with “Head Thread” Tim Kazules and tasting notes on many of his beers!

Cheers!