Boxing Bear Baltic Bear

This is a 8.0% ABV porter from the Boxing Bear Brewing Company of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The beer pours a very dark brown to almost entirely black. There is a half-inch head of light tan foam. The aroma is dark roasted malts, pleasant char, light coffee, light dark fruits. The taste follows the aromas, adding in a mineral quality. The finish is dry, fairly bitter. The beer drinks light for its high ABV, with a creamy note, moderately carbonated.