6.2

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6

Virtually black with a fizzy, beige head. Nose full of pinot noir. Smoke and chocolate undertones. Pleasant sniffing. Taste is slightly tart .. the red grape flavors from the barrel have taken over what feels like an otherwise underwhelming porter. Finishes with a noticeable acidity that becomes wearisome. I do like the pinot noir overtones and the nuanced aroma, but this beer feels wrong. Too thin of a body and way too much carbonation push this the wrong way. Would like to see a richer, chewier, and smokier porter underneath. Nice try.