beer_name: Porter
text: Bottle courtesy of the ever-generous Michael Thorpe. Served in a Jester King snifter. A - Thin tan foam that settles to a thin ring, leaving a few spots of lace. Dark brown/near-black solid body that doesn't get any lighter at the fringes. S - Roasty, milk chocolate, some sugar and buttery notes, as well as some dark fruits. Quite sweet and fairly English in character. T - Taste is also heavy on milk chocolate, nuts, dark fruits, and light coffee bitterness in the finish. M - Zesty moderate carbonation, medium body, and somewhat dry finish. Alcohol isn't apparent at all. D - A very enjoyable porter that is more English than American thanks to the fruity yeast. It was easy to put down my 4oz and I'd gladly take a six-pack of this for an after-dinner beer.