UPDATED: JUN 24, 2022 It pours very dark brown with a brown head. Head retention is excellent. It has aromas of chocolate and coffee with some light dark fruits. It has roast and chocolate flavors with dark fruits. The most prominent dark fruit is plums. There are low levels of coffee in the background. It has a medium body and has medium high bitterness in the finish. Overall, well balanced and flavorful porter that is quick easy drinking in spite of the bit of a bitter bite.

UPDATED: DEC 20, 2020 Old rating from 17-12-14 - 355ml bottle brought home from the US by my wife, pours black with a beige head. Aromas & tastes of chocolate, coffee, vanilla, toffee & roasted malt. Medium body. Smooth slightly bitter finish. Very enjoyable

UPDATED: DEC 17, 2020 From a 12 oz can. Pours a clear dark cola with an ecru head. Aromas of cocoa and espresso. Flavors are bitter roast.

UPDATED: MAR 27, 2020 Aroma : Deeply roasted dark chocolate malt, espresso coffee, burnt toast, hint of vanilla with an earthy/fusty note. Taste : As aroma. Fab roasty bitterness throughout, with a little touch of vanilla sweetness. Heavier body than a 'traditional porter'. Very good

UPDATED: NOV 16, 2019 Very dark brown with a thin tan head. Aroma of roasted malt and cocoa. Medium-full body with a palate of chocolate and roasted flavors. Nicely done

355ml bottle in 2015. Black, with a dense tan head. Aroma of Smoke, dark chocolate, and roast malt. Full mouthfeel. Burnt malt flavours, with some grain, and molasses. Finish was Coffee, peat, and some grassy hops.

UPDATED: NOV 5, 2019 Pours pitch black with a robust tan head. Strong aroma of roasted malt and alcohol. Taste has rich coffee notes, nutty profile on the tongue. Dark fruit. Palate has residual burnt coffee notes, chocolate and toasted malt. Fantastic porter.

UPDATED: SEP 20, 2019 Everything I love in a porter. Super malty with a bit of sweetness on the finish.

UPDATED: JUN 24, 2019 backlog from a bottle. Pour is black with a medium to large light brown head. Proper lacing. Nose and flavor of roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, biscuits, and vanilla bean. Medium bodied. Enjoyable porter from SMutty

UPDATED: JUL 23, 2021 12 oz bottle from Total Wine and More in Short Pump, VA This was truly a pleasure from the first sip to the last swallow. The aroma of chocolate malts, roasted malts and coffee greet you. The rich flavors of this porter are amazing. I am hopeful I can find a six pack of these babies. The porter has a medium body with soft carbonation. The porter finishes cleanly with you coming back for more. Enjoyed another with oysters on the Rappahanock River at Merrior.