Sinebrychoff Porter
Fresh - This is everything I want in a Baltic Porter. It is dark black with a tan head. It has a sweet, roasted malt aroma. It is thick and creamy and very complex. It tastes of raisens and plums, roasted, toasted malts, and has a slight smokiness. It is warming and delicious. The perfect ending to a cold night. 1998 Vintage Bottle - The body is much leaner than a fresh sample. The dark, ripe fruits have mellowed and there is more of a grape-like character to the taste and a slight tartness. The alcohol has mellowed considerably as well. The mouthfeel is slightly less, but it makes up for it in better drinkability so overall, it has the same score.