Backcountry Brown Porter
Naples Beach Brewery

An easy pour from a 750-ml can (filled to order at the brewery) created two fingers of tan soapy foam with average retention that sunk and became rocky as scattered large bubbles popped. Very dark brown, clarity is noticed when glass is almost empty. Ruby highlights in front of fire.

Big smell of roasted malt, grainy and bready (fresh backed dark bread) with mild floral hops.

Neutral taste with low bitterness, coffee is far in front of bread and grain with a hint of burnt toast. Bitterness comes from roasted character more than the hops. Pleasing taste of sweetness trying to peak through. The finish lasts a while as bitterness builds to average; it dries to semi-dry with coffee lingering on.

Medium bodied with low carbonation, smooth and session-able with well-hidden alcohol. A bit too much coffee for my taste and it goes a bit flat halfway through a pint. Enjoyable none the less and easy to drink.