Dark Passenger

Dark Passenger is one of the darker, specialty beers in Green Man Brewery's taproom rotation. Listed on the brewery's draft menus and on the All Beers page, it sits in the brewer's lineup as a stout/dark ale option for customers looking for a roasty, fuller-bodied pour when they visit. Because Green Man lists this as a taproom specialty, it often appears as part of a rotating draft program rather than a constant shelf item. At its core, Dark Passenger belongs to the stout and dark ale family: beers that emphasize roasted malts, deeper color, and a more substantial mouthfeel than paler styles. Green Man's presentation of the beer prioritizes draft service, where freshness and draft conditioning highlight the beer's darker malt profile. The brewery positions this beer within its specialty rotation, so availability can change week to week — it’s the sort of beer that rewards regulars who stop by the taproom to see what's pouring. What makes Dark Passenger distinct at Green Man is its role within the taproom program. Rather than a year-round flagship, it functions as a rotating expression that complements the brewery’s broader range. That approach gives the brewers flexibility to tweak recipes, experiment with roast levels, or offer small-batch variations that suit the taproom crowd. For drinkers in North Carolina, Dark Passenger represents a local draft experience: a darker pour you’re likely to find when visiting Green Man’s taps rather than in consistent retail distribution. If you’re planning a visit, look to Green Man’s current draft menu or the All Beers listing to confirm whether Dark Passenger is pouring that day. The taproom setting is where this beer is most often showcased, and tasting it on draft will show the beer’s intended balance and texture. For North Carolina craft-beer drinkers who follow taproom rotations, Dark Passenger is a straightforward example of how a brewery can use specialty pours to expand its darker-beer offerings without turning them into permanent bottle or can releases.