12 oz single, $1.25 as part of my haul from Liquor Barn in Lexington, KY, USA. Mid-brown body with a small, creamy head. Some lacing but not much. Looks like a brown ale rather than darker porter.

Mild vanilla tones in the nose, nothing too overpowering which is a good sign because this type of beer has a tendency to go over the top. This seems relatively balanced. A very mild nutty character too, almost like a hazelnut sweetness.

Definite mild lactose sweetness, but again this is in check and manageable. The real weak spot is the mouthfeel which I think is a little thin for the style and the beer.

On the whole, pretty good. I don’t think I could (or would want) to drink a lot of this, but the odd bottle now and then would be acceptable.