East End Pink Clouds Porter

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

On tap at the Sharp Edge Creekhouse in Pgh. The pour is pitch black or totally dark brown, very opaque. The head is darker tan. It fades to a thin froth after a few minutes. The aroma is that of a wonted stout or thick heavy porter, complex malt roastyness abounds throughout the olfactories. This beer looks great in the glass. Oh, yes, an aged roasted, nearly burned, wet wood or roasted flavor immediately greets the tongue. This can almost be classified as a stout and I am left wondering why it is not. Lovely enjoyable taste. A Coffee bitterness is well hidden within. One cannot say this is watered down as with many popular porters. Probably one of the most flavorful personalities I have ever tasted within a porter. The feel is smooth and heavy, like used shovelhead Harley Davidson oil would be if you could drink it. Medium to low carbonation. Extremely complex, a real contender in the porter arena. The lacing is beautifully prevalent and lasting, like the lingerie of your favorite female companion. Though this is borderline stoutlike, it lacks the medicinal bitterness on the uvula that is so common with strong stouts. It leaves a finish that is impressionable, yet does not have the lasting acrid linger. Friendly & enjoyable. This is a brew that must be experienced. If you are a stout or porter lover you better check into this. Pittsburghers rejoice!