This was a gift from my upstairs neighbor, thanks upstairs neighbor! Enjoyed from mini-growler a day before leaving for two weeks while nursing a hangover from the night before. I can’t not drink this! Appearance is a dark dark brown/black with a rich off white head that laces to the glass. Aroma of nuts, chocolate, yeast, roasted malt, smells nice. Taste goes down nice, smooth, and rich. Chocolate notes really shine, it does taste a bit yeastier than other porters, but it could be because of its freshness. Very very good brew, and such a nice gift!