Dark, dark brown with some feint ruby red highlights. Nice pour, but head is minimal with some, but very little lacing.

Lots of chocolate and nuts in the aroma, with a little of the advertised herbs.

Nice, mild hoppy upfront with a lovely body and mouthfeel.

Finish is more bitter and dry than I was expecting, in fact more dry stout-like.

Very nice beer, but lacks the creaminess I often seek in my porters. Enjoyable all the same.