Apperance: the beer is dark brown with hints of red, an off-white bubbly head that leaves lacing. (3.5) Aroma: The smell is burnt bread crust, sweet brown bread, milk chocolate and nuts. (4) Taste: Upfront a brown sugar sweetness, then mostly burnt malt, bitter dark chocolate. (3.5) Palate: Medium carbonation, slightly oily and soft, a coarse dry finish. (4) Overall: By all means a very well-balanced porter. (4)