Mississippi Mud Black&Tan

This is a "black and tan," a mixture of a porter or stout with a lager, in this case from the Mississippi Brewing Company of Utica, New  York (which would make no sense except that it is contract brewed by the Saranac Matt Brewing Company of that city). 

The beer pours a fairly dark brown. There is a relatively short head of light tan foam. The aroma is dark roasted malt, light char, chocolate. The taste follows the aromas, dark roasted with chocolate, char, and light coffee. The finish is dry with light to moderate bitterness. The beer drinks easy and light, with just enough body to hold up all the flavor.