Newport Storm Blizzard Porter
Purchased at Coastal Extreme on 1/15/09, served in a standard pint glass. Poured slightly darker than chestnut with ruby highlights when backlit. Half inch, soft off-white head dissipated into a creamy swirl of foam and a band of ringlets around the perimeter of the glass. Thick bands of lacing present during the session. Nose was roasty, nutty, chocolatey. Taste follows nose, but also picked up a little lactose and a light hops bittering. Mouthfeel fell between light and medium with a consistent effervescence detectable in the background. Quite easy drinking and flavorful for the abv. I can see this becoming a go to favorite this winter.