tap at brewery: Opaque black color with small tan head. Aroma is raosty, with caramel and vanilla. Flavor is tart, acidic, fair amount of bitter malts, with a dry finish and a touch of bitterness.

the aroma is richly malty with a thick rich brown head. The color is a dark brown with crimson hue. The flavor is full and roasty with chocolate hints and mild smokiness. This brew has a rich mouthfeel with a dry roasty finish.

Cask @ arcadia. Sample from the manager/brewer? who said it was the london porter with a certain malt removed and this would eventually be aged to become the bourbon barrel porter. Pours a black color with a creamy light tan head. Nose is lots of chocolate malt with a hint of bourbon. Very creamy mouthfeel. Notes of chocolate and coffee with some light smoke malt. Finishes with a slight warming.