Yazoo Sue

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black in the glass, opaque and densely colored at SRM 40. The head forms thick and tan-brown, with sustained lacing down the sides of the glass. Carbonation appears modest, appropriate to the style's full body.

◌ Aroma

Wood smoke dominates the nose immediately—genuine campfire character without harshness. Beneath lies dark chocolate, roasted malt, and espresso coffee grounds. A faint thread of dark fruit (dried plum, raisin) emerges on closer inspection, with no sharp alcohol burn despite 8.5% ABV.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with roasted intensity—charred malt and smoke coat the mouth immediately. Mid-palate brings chocolate and coffee forward, with a subtle sweetness that prevents the smoke from becoming austere. Bitterness arrives clean at 33 IBU, finishing with a dry, smoky tone rather than lingering harshness. The alcohol sits warm and integrated, never hot.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with smoke and roasted grain persisting on the palate and in the throat. A faint dark-fruit sweetness fades slowly, leaving behind a pleasant char.

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.