Newport Storm Blizzard Porter
The beer poured translucent blackish brown with brown highlights when held to light. The head was off-white and lasted well to lace the glass. The aroma was chocolate and biscuit with coffee and caramel not far behind. Also present was a slight roasted character. The flavor was chocolate and coffee with just a bit of astingency which surprisingly did not overly detract from the flavors.. The chocolate and coffee are followed by a roasted and also a caramel flavor. The finish was dry with a lasting slight astringency. The body was medium. 12 ounce bottle. Perhaps they use a ton of black patent in the beer, it had a slight astringency that actually was not overly detracting but did leave one with a tea impression. Not a bad beer, but not one to purchase too much of.