London Porter -- Fuller's (London, UK)

This beer was on sale at Whole Foods the other night, so I picked up a six-pack. I'm familiar with Fuller's ESB and therefore was eager to give this one a shot. Even for a porter, this struck me as bitter and flat. Perhaps I've been spoiled by more chocolately porters, or this pack was just past its prime, but I'd rather track down a Yuengling Porter (tough to find consistently outside Philly) next time.

Gripes: Dull flavor profile, dominated by bitterness.

Characteristics: Dark brown color (nearly opaque), medium body, exceptionally low carbonation.

Bottom Line: I'll try a draught sometime (if anyone actually carries porters on tap in DC), but not too soon.

Rating: 5/10