Allagash Chocolate Orange Porter

◎ Appearance

A deep brown pour with an opaque, nearly black core and reddish-brown edges when held to light. A tan head forms at the pour and settles to a thin, persistent collar. The body shows excellent clarity for the style, with fine carbonation evident in gentle, sustained bubbling.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with rich dark and milk chocolate, followed by roasted coffee bean and subtle toffee sweetness. Orange zest appears as a restrained, bright secondary note without dominating the composition. The overall impression is one of balanced roast and confectionery character.

◐ Taste

Entry brings forward dark chocolate and malt sweetness, with roasted notes building through the mid-palate. The orange peel integrates as a clean, zesty accent in the middle rather than at the start. Bitterness arrives as a roasty, earthy finish that lingers without harshness, driven by cacao and roasted grain rather than hop character.

◑ Finish

A sustained, roasty aftertaste develops, with cacao nib tannins and coffee dryness persisting for several seconds. The orange zest emerges most clearly here, providing brightness that cuts through the darker notes.