Shared a growler of this a while back. Pours dark reddish brown and appears black in glass. Aroma is burnt malt and chocolate. Flavor is malt, sweet chocolate and some dark fruits. A little dry but not to bad.

On tap at the brewery in Moline. This is an excellent porter that pours dark brown/black. A thin head on top dissipates quickly and settles in to decent lacing. The aroma is of chocolate, coffee, and a hint of honey. The flavor falls somewhere between sweet and dry and the flavor comes primarily from the caramel and chocolate tones from the crystal and chocolate malts. The honey adds to the dryness on the back on end of the tastes and a very small amount of residual sweetness. A very tasty porter indeed.

The head on this mahogany ale disappeared quickly and left a ring to remember it by. The aroma is a lightly roasted malt with dark caramel and bittersweet chocolate. All are present in the flavor. Unfortunately, a light sourness comes out in the finish, marring what is otherwise a fine Porter.<br /><br /><font size=-4><a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/Places/ShowPlace.asp?PlaceID=3239><u>Bent River Brewing Company, Moline, IL</u></a><font size=-1><br />

Draght at the brewpub. Deep dark brown color with some red around the edges. Head was thick, tan, and of moderate longevity. There was only a tiny bit of lace on the glass at the end. Smelled of light chocolate, almost like a tootsie roll. Flavor was also chocolatey with a touch of roasted malt. Dry as a bone on the tongue.

From a growler provided by good beer buddy Rob (RooftopRogue). Beneath a fast disappearing tan head lay a deep dark brown brew. Coffee hits the nose at first. Smoke lurks in the background but it’s subtle. A rich toasted maltiness is evident with a modicum of honey capping it all off. The rap on this is thinness. A more full and robust mouthfeel would add volumes to this otherwise tasty treat.