beer_name: Newport Storm - James (Cyclone Series)
text: newest cyclone series from newport storm. poured out of a bottle into a standard pint glass. thick head with tight bubbles that lingered long enough. left some lacing on the glass. medium to dark brown in color with some ruby notes to it. Smells of raisins, caramel, toasted bread and peat. Taste is of dark fruits and caramel with a very pleasant smokiness. There is a mild hop bitterness that follows the strong malt flavors, which helps to balance the overal beer. (The aroma and maltiness becomes even stronger as this beer wramed in my glass). I enjoyed this very much and certainly is a malty, strong beer, that has a pleasant and not overpowerimg smokiness.