Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Not a bad porter, or "German-style black ale", or whatever the hell you want to call it. (But come on. It’s a porter.) Pour is mediocre, a decent cola-ish brown with modest lacing despite the fleeting head. Nose comes across with straightforward porter notes, dark malt and chocolate. Taste follows suit, big roasted unsweetened chocolate with a mild coffee undertone, some restrained apricot-apple fruitiness popping up on the back end. Grows dry on the fade, hops adding to the mocha vibe. Texture could use some beefing up. Not a classic, but very drinkable.