Sierra Nevada Porter
I picked up a couple of bottles of Sierra Nevada Porter at a specialty shop. I poured this beer in to a pint tumbler. Pours a black walnut color, with a red hue when held up to the light. The beer is clear. A bubbly two-finger head tan head forms, and dissipates quickly to a heavy film on the top of the beer. The smell is faint and underwhelming. A little smoky roasted grain aroma is about it. The taste is good. Roasted malts, with some cocoa and coffee flavors, and a bitter hop finish. There is a bitter aftertaste. Mouthfeel is smooth and dry, with a little bite from the hops and carbonation. This is a very drinkable beer, and a nice fall and winter seasonal choice. I would definitely have Sierra Nevada Porter again.