Casco Bay Winter Ale (Old Port Ale)
Dark brown body with amber and ruby hues, fairly clear and topped with a 1-finger tan head that recedes into a nice thin layer. Just a little lacing left behind. Nose is heavy with roasted malt, maple and walnut notes, a little bit of floral and citrus hop offsetting it, and an undercurrent of alcohol. Not much carbonation, a little bit of astringency, a medium-light body, surprisingly refreshing with hops, balancing the malt. Goes down clean with grapefruit emerging, a touch of spice, a little bit of pineyness. Not quite enough punch for a winter warmer, but an oddball hoppiness that makes the first one fun. Gets boring a little too quickly.