Dark Star Porter
Dark caramel color topped by a light tan head. Head shows good retention, maintaining a collar throughout the duration of the glass and a nice film atop the beer. Strong roasted malt and coffee aromas intermingled with dark fruits and a touch of hops dominate the aroma, but wisps dark chocolate and sweet cream appear as well. Smells more like an imperial stout than a porter. The taste is dark chocolate, fruits, coffee, roasted malt, and a strong bitter finish. Almost like eating chocolate covered coffee beans. The roasted coffee notes linger in the aftertaste. I'd prefer just a touch of sweetness to balance out the dark flavors and this would be about perfect, as this one is rather dry. Still very enjoyable and a very good porter. The mouthfeel is solid, with a good creaminess and moderate carbonation. The drinkability is pretty good, especially if you like a long roasted aftertaste. This is a very solid offering from Bluegrass, and I look forward to trying some of their other beers.