7.5

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Tap at Meridian Ram under the name Nutcracker Porter: Pours a deep brown with a smaller beige head. Light bits of lacing. Aroma is very rich and flavorful with hazelnut and mocha/latte tones. Really, the aroma is quite fantastic. Tastes roasty with light coffee and mocha notes, hazelnut, and some lingering bitters. After it warmed a bit, the hazelnut seems a bit forced rather than a natural compliment to the brew. Looses a bit here overall. Still, a neat offering and a reminder that hazelnut is very tasty.