Samuel Smith's, The Famous Taddy Porter
Pours black with a large tan head that has great retention that eventually settles to a thick cap. Heavy lacing is left on the glass surface. I was really surprised by the aroma. I must have gotten a very fresh bottle. The English hop aroma is just amazing. Floral and herbal hops meld perfectly with the roasted malt. The flavors consist of roasted malt, chocolate, with a herbal and earthy finish. Bitterness is low overall from both the malt and hops. The body is not the biggest out there but it is still very good. Carbonation is low, just enough. Probably the perfect English Porter. I left some room for others as I have not had many of the style. Just proves that a beer does not have to have huge hops and high ABV to be excellant.