Re-rate. Slightly better in 2012. Bumped up rating to reflect Didn’t grove on this. Subtle nutty flavor, which I can respect but the medium brown color of the brew was the first indication that it was not a porter in anyway shape or form. Medium body, malty, borderline cloying, lacking any roasted character. Too subtle everywhere. A touch cloying finish. Nut brown ale?? Maybe, but not a porter.

Draught at Popeye. Medium amber-orange color with a fine, think head. Doesn’t look at all like a porter. Aroma of caramel, nuts, dried fruits, like a rich brown ale. Wow! Rich malt flavor, nuts and grains, caramel, just a bit of roast and some orange-flavored hops. Delicious, nutty, with great malt profile and nice hopping as well. Wouldn’t call it a porter, unless you say maybe an amber porter! But excellent.