gwpom (199), Akron, New York, USA Sep 13, 2008 12 oz bottle. Nice aroma, smooth taste, smother than the aroma would indicate. Thin cream colored head that vanished immediately. Overall not a bad porter. robinvboyer (1052), Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada Sep 12, 2008 nice dark robust pour with a good amount of head. Aroma is promising. Some nice roasty notes, and a good amount of hazel nut, and roasted nuttiness. Flavor is very robust, and smoky, it’s good a long lasting roasted coffee finish, and some slight bitterness. Not bad. HogTownHarry (3273), Toronto (Harbourfront), Ontario, Canada Sep 11, 2008 Bottle (12oz). After how awful their ESB (yecchhh) was, I’m a-scared! Clear deep ruby pour, small tan foamy diminishing head. Smells pretty damned good - dry nutty roast malt, dry floral bitterness, a hint of sweetened coffee and oddly wet brick. The taste is too light, and a little lemon/sour (hello ESB) - the malt is weak, and the aftertaste of this is sour, stale and unpleasant - what a let-down from the aroma - I’ll avoid product from this "brewery" from now on. blipp (818), Grand Island, New York, USA Aug 15, 2008 Bottle. Pours very dark brown with a tan head. Roasted aroma, a bit of coffee and smoke. Flavor again has coffee and smoke with a bit of vanilla. Long finish with smoky and roasted bitterness. Haslinger (549), Syracuse, New York, USA Jul 23, 2008 on tap at the Empire State Brew Fest in Syracuse. Lots of roasted malt present in this one. Creamy mouthfeel that leaves your mouth coated and wanting another sip. Decent porter but not my favorite. MIght buy again
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