Smells like a smokey porter. Looks like one, too. Deep roasted barley; near charred. Fully roasted aroma. Sweet hop flowers describe the contour, making this one serve up an exceptional treat to the nose.
Oily-charred malts in the taste. Like it smells, but darker. Pretty reserved in the hops category when compared to the dark malts. Dry as the label claims, with a tamer finish. Very little astringency, but the alcohol is beginning to show face. That being said, it only stands at 6% ABV.
A solid, as expected body to this brew. Somewhere past medium, but not quite as thick as a stout. Crosses over into the realms of a porter. The malts-to-hops ratio, with the malts as the victor, renders this a highly drinkable option, and, for sure, I could see myself drinking a few of these while my wife imbibes hot cocoa in a cabin in the woods surrounded by the stark cold of winter. Cheers!
