Sue
12oz bottle into pint glass. A: Body pours a pitch black color, with a thick mat of frothy white head, that is a rich khaki hue. Head formation is good, but retention lacks a bit and head retreats to a almost nonexistent layer. S: Aroma is very pleasant, with layers of roast and smoke. The smoke element is very well expressed and balanced using the cherrywood smoke malt. While some roasted and chocolate malts come through, there is a very clear dominance of the smoke. Medium to high level of intensity. T/M: Classic robust character, roasted and chocolatey, with great balance of cherrywood. Smoke is used in good moderation, as it can get carried way very quickly. Mouthfeel is creamy and very silky on the finish. O: Overall a very good smoke porter, that is refreshingly balanced. A nice warming sipper, and one that I would say represents the style well, smoked porters that is. Power to the cherrywood smoked malt!