What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Smooth blend of light roast and chocolate with a touch of vanilla and coffee spiciness. Toasty. There’s burnt-toast character as well.”
Flavor: “Pretty high on the dark roast character for a porter, and that masks the caramel sweetness a bit. Light-bodied, but not thin overall. The finish is dry and roasty with a slight grassy hops character.”
Overall: “Interesting malt character, but still has some fruity sweetness to keep that from being the defining quality of the beer. Good balance throughout; the finish is lingering dark chocolate with hints of coffee.”
What the Brewers Say
“A light-bodied, lower-alcohol porter. Lots of roasted coffee arises in the aroma and carries to the flavor. Dark, bittersweet chocolate flavors appear as the beer warms. Smooth, clean finish makes it great for knocking back a few pints with friends.”
