Pours with a five-finger, brown head that fades slowly and leaves some lace. Color is black, no hint of ruby. Light carbonation and light-medium body. Nose is sweet and nutty. Smooth but on the thin side, flavor is roasted chocolate that finishes with a slight baker’s chocolate taste. Not nearly as dry as a Guinness. $2.10 for a 12oz bottle from Tully’s Beer and Wine Wells, Me.

Bottle from Vintage Cellar. Opaque brown/black color with a frothy tan head. Rather tart aroma of toasted malt; might be hop involved. Medium body with frothy carbonation. A little chocolate and coffee with the toasted malt, and there seems to be floral hop. Sort of an oscillation between stout and lighter, hoppier ale. Makes me think Belgian. Even slightly vinous. Quite unusual. Good, too.

ummm honestly this tasted like a watered down porter but from my experience with Arcadia this is ok beer not too great of a beer from not too great of a brewery

Pours black with a big tan head. Aroma is roasted malts and what smells like lactose. Taste is rich, malty and sweet, with a slight bitterness. Really good.

Bottle courtesy of sloth. Pours dark brown with a tan head. Smells of coffee, chocolate, brown sugar. Tastes of chocolate and peppery with a tarte finish.