Surprisingly malty, and despite being IPA not too heavy on the hops for a non-IPA lover. Tasty cold.

Malty but not too hoppy

Decent offering from Sam Adams - thick, molasses sweetness with a licorice aftertaste. Not for everyday drinking, and certainly not among the best out there, but a unique flavor profile from a mass-market brewer.

Slight hop profile. Grape taste at eh front ends. Malty in the middle. Maybe chocolate and coffee notes.

I like it for a heavy dark beer. Hop coffee.

Not for me. Licorice flavor and too heavy.

Good solid beer considering its ancestry

Any hope I had that Sam Adams still crafts good beer is lost. Granted, this is not a water lager like their other stuff. And, I have no idea what a Baltic Porter should taste like. But this seems to most closely resemble something in the Bock family, with its herbal malts. In fact, its like a hoppier version of Anchor Bock that quicker finish, not enough carbonation, and a lingering plant aftertaste. On second thought, it may be closer to Bard's Sorghum Beer. Not worth the money, unless you like that stuff. I will be dumping the second half.

Perry's Winter #9 Bavik-De Brabandere Brewery Belgian Strong Ale 9% $6/half pint

Pretty good for an ipa