I like a beer that looks mean: dark brown to black, thin sticky head, moderate-minus effervescence. The nose displays grilled ear of corn still in the husk, roasted coffee bean, hoisin, Russian rye and burnt sugar. On the palate, a thin-ish body delivers an intense mix of bitter, malty, roasty flavors. Coffee and grilled herb notes resonate throughout. The finish is burnt sugar, dark chocolate and grill smoke; the abv is 7%. This porter from Seven Brides Brewing is made for a rare steak with thick-cut fries. Tasted on draft from Bailey's Taproom.

Anthony Garcia
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