As Tolstiy Fraer Porter at 5.5% ABV. Appearance: Opaque deeep brown to black with a one finger tall frothy tan head of medium retention. Aroma: Roasted and toasted malt, chocolate, dried fruit, some caramel, floral hop. Taste: Light sweet, sour, and bitter. Pretty roasted, Dried fruit, chocolate, floral hop. Mouth feel: Medium body, average carbonation. Summary: Almost decent. Too sourish.

Keg at the brewpub. It pours darkest brown with a thick tan head. The nose is sweet, caramel, cola, chocolate, roasted malt and earth. The taste is bitter-sweet, sweet roasted malts, chocolate, toasty, caramel, cola and charred wood with a drying finish. Medium body and moderate+ carbonation. Not bad. Drinks pretty easy.