Poured into a becher pint glass, the appearance was a dark brown close to black color with a thin white to off white foamy head that dissipated at a moderate pace. Sly stringy lace.
The aroma started with the roasty tones of the porter quality, some cocoa bean, and coffee portions. Maple seems to be quite toned down.
The flavor, once again, keeps the roastiness, cocoa bean, and coffee up front. Maple is short and seemingly only to touch the taste. Quick robust coffee/cocoa bean aftertaste with the maple just touching the finish.
On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fair sessionability about it. Moderate carbonation. No stickiness from the maple.
Overall, normal porter as it is with the maple barely there. I didn’t mind for me, but maple fans might be disappointed with the lack of a big presence here.