Beer-a-Day #301 
This hearty, mahogany colored ale is brewed to evoke the dark, full-bodied ales that were a favorite of dockworkers and warehousemen (hence the name “Porter”) in 19th century London. It is a good bet that when Dickens’ Mr. Pickwick sat down for a pint, he would have been drinking an ale much like our Robust Porter. This is a smooth and very drinkable beer, characterized by its well-balanced malt and hops, plus subtle notes of coffee and chocolate.
It’s the color of coffee with a chocolate head. Nice roasty coffee aroma with a bit of chocolate, as promised. Body is lighter than I expected, but it’s still darn good.
Frickin love this beer, Al. Did a blind tasting of some Porters last week with the missus, and we both picked this brew as the top one in the bunch. Even did a wee write-up on it here: http://www.grapesandgrainsnyc.com/2009/10/the-great-porter-and-pilsner-showdown/