Brewery: Harvey's
Style: Porter
ABV: 4.8%
Location: Lewes, East Sussex
Aroma: Plums and cherries dominate, hints of oak and malt come through with notes of burnt sugar.
Colour: Jet black with a thin tan coloured head that quickly disipates.
Taste: A potent bitterness assualts the senses, followed by a fruity sweetness that helps offset its excess. The roasted malt element is noticable, which helps give it added character. Hints of dark chocolate and coffee also present. The beer is also smooth, yet not too cloying to be heavy.
Verdict: There's a good balanace of flavours going on here, verging from bitterness to a pleasant sweetness. There are no flavours trying to outdoor each other. Its only downside is the lack of a head, which affects its mouthfeel. Despite its moderate strength, it seems stronger and gives off a warming effect which helps add to the experience. It's a good example of a porter.
Rating: 9/10
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