8.1

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Another good beer resulting from the annual Homebrewer’s Competition. The beer pours a very dark brown color that lets little light pass. Medium thick and foamy beige head with good retention. Strong roasted malt aroma, along with some sweet chocolate and brown sugar. Full-bodied with a dry Porter-like mouthfeel. Malt, chocolate and a touch of coffee make for a tasty flavor profile. The finish is sweet, roasty and lasting, with the maltiness lingering. This beer is hard to classify as it shares attributes of an Alt, a Porter and Strong Ale but overall it is very enjoyable.