Sierra Nevada Porter
A - Mammoth rocky yet creamy light tan head comprised of alternating sized bubbles settles at three fingers a show excellent retention... Completely opaque pitch black color... A very very deep dark brown color through which only the slightest bit of light sneaks through... Some foam clings to the sides of the glass... S - Roasted malts... Hints of coffee... Hints of chocolate... A faint hoppy presence... Excellent aroma, but a little too subdued... T - Follows very closely to the nose... Roasted malts and coffee dominate, but neither are overpowering... Actually each is quite subdued... Hints of chocolate and a minor hop tinge... M - Medium bodied... Slightly on the thin side... Rich and smooth... A little on the creamy side... Fairly simple and straight forward but completely enjoyable... D - Exceptional drinkability... Not outstanding in any one area, but this beer disappeared quite quickly leaving me wanting another (and another)... In addition, this provides an exceptional value proposition...