Merry Beermas, Pt. 3

Hello all, and welcome back to the third night of Beermas. How long is this going to run? How many beers will I review this week? I have no idea, I'm making this up as I go. Anyway, tonight's selection is yet another from the Sam Adams Holiday sampler pack: The ever so flavorful Holiday Porter. A whiff off the bottle top gives the drinker a strong smell of caramel and Bavarian Hops (medium), which perfectly mirrors it's initial tastes. A bit of a dry finish accompanies the drink, leaving once again the "I want a bit more" feeling. @ 5.8% ABV, this isn't going to get you extremely drunk all on its own, but is a wee bit stronger than my average taster.

The head on this porter is probably one of the nicer things about it; that's something to note, as it's not often a defining feature. For a simply devine aroma, a sweet-to-bitter dryness, and a nice warming quality often present in much stronger beverages, this Samuel Adam's Christmas creation deserves as 9/10.

Until Tomorrow and Hoppy holidays,
Devo