Very unique aroma for a porter, this one has a big hop profile, very piney , sweet. Beer pours dark brown with a very large, fluffy, bubbly off white head that is retained. Flavor goes with the aroma. Initial flavor is malty, a bit smoked, the finish is hoppy though not in the massive amount the aroma suggests. An extremely unique brew that gets added to my must have each year list. Thanks to EddieG for this one. Update for 2004 version: This one for me now hits all the marks. Incredible pine, spruce, chocolate aroma. One of the most lush mouthfeels ever, and the most delicious flavor of chocolate and hops ever. My first perfect score!!!

Really damn well done, what else can I say. I daresay the finest Porter I’ve ever had, easily. Part of my definitiion of a great work of art is: harmonious integration of its elements. And this one’s got it. Where it’s complex and variable, it meshes with the rest. Smokiness, roastiness, chocolate, coffee (on the aroma coinciding just right with the flavor), all coming together in a swirling tongue-caressing elixir that matches precisely and lovingly with the creamy head. And speaking of that head foam, it’s of the perfect consistency with respect to both density and thickness. This is a work of beauty. Nah, it’d be nitpicky to put this at my original score of 4.7. It doesn’t really fall short at all. Most unforunate indeed that I can’t procure a lot more of this fine beverage.

excellant chistmas beer or any time .great head and flavor to it with just the right hops to it another fine job by the guys. the chocolate overtones is awesome this beer kicks ass great porter and will enjoy for years to come

This was an amazing beer. It poured a nice black color with a thin white head. The flavor was so well balanced and everything melded together perfectly. I am so happy that I had the opportunity to try this beer and look foward to trying more in the future. Highly recommended.

220z bottle. Dark brown in color with a nice brownish tan head that lingers. Hoppy. Fresh hops. Roasty maltiness. Big malty flavor. Excellent beer. Chocolate roastyness. Rich tasting.