Santa Fe Brewing Company's State Pen Porter

Not quite as tacky a label as the Pale Ale, but still oddly simplistic in a bad way.

Also like the pale, it looks better than expected. As opaque as many stouts, with a fairly light tan head.

Smells very good as well. None of the vinegary aspects of a wine, but slightly vinous like a porter should be. No noticeable hops, and more of a grainy malt smell than bready, a bit raw.

More vinous in the taste. The first hit even has a hint of vinegar. It calms, or you get used to it, I guess, and the standard roasted malt and slight bitterness come out a little more.

Good porter. Nice and solid. It's not a sexy style, meaning this is not a sexy beer, but I like the style and this is a good example.