In Tuscaloosa Alabama visiting Druid City Brewing. Arrived early, actually before opening. Owner and beermaster Bo Hicks graciously spending time with me telling me the history of this operation. Good times. This porter is a very basic dry style. Not exactly an Irish Stout but close to it. Not sweet or soft. Flavorful in a dark roasted manor. As a somewhat earthy background. Bo explains this was never supposed to be a complicated beer. He wanted to have a degree of simplicity for an old style dry Irish stout. I think he accomplished it.

Poured 1/3 of the can into a mug and it almost overflowed with head. Tried pouring it down the side of the glass but it continued. Finally, it gave off a very mango sour aroma. Color was a deep yellow hazy with particulates. Thin texture. Strong flavor of pureed mangoes with a tart raspberry quickly following. A fruity sour on the finish continues with a champagne type quality. This brew would be great outdoors with lunch or maybe even breakfast. Has a mimosa quality. Probably deserves better than the 3.9 I'm giving it.

Out on the kayak on a beautiful sunshiny day. Stopped by a derelict dam / spillway to enjoy this brew. Has a medium-high head, very thick and frothy, seems to be lasting. Very hazy and orangish color. Citrus aroma. Texture is light and clean. Tangy citrus, somewhat like tangerine and pineapple. Has some bitterness at the beginning that lasts straight through to the finish. Ends with a softness and pink grapefruit. Pretty good for a hot day but I would have preferred more citrus.

Still on vacation in Gulf Shores having another Stout night with family. Short head. Dark brown color, almost opaque. Texture is heavy. Flavor is burnt bittersweet chocolate. Alcohol is in the forefront and continues through the finish, a lingering bitterness on the end.

A wheat beer. Not my favorite but not horrible.

An average IPA I think.

Average pale ale.