Crafty Devil Porter

Crafty Devil hits you with restrained cocoa and a hint of dark cherry—nothing shouts, everything whispers. The body is lean for a porter; it sits like a well-tailored jacket rather than a winter coat. The mouthfeel is almost delicate, which sounds wrong for a dark beer, but it works. Finishes dry with a gentle roasted grain backbone that doesn't linger, which is exactly what you want if you're planning to drink more than one.

The Porter

The Porter from Anspach & Hobday is more muscular without being heavy. You get deeper chocolate, a touch of licorice, and a subtle coffee note that sneaks in on the mid-palate. The extra ABV isn't about heat—it's about texture; there's more substance here, a velvety quality that makes the 25 IBUs feel like they're doing more work. It's the kind of porter that actually tastes like it's thinking about something.