I was impressed by this one. Despite what the brewer says, it’s more in the style of a schwartzbier than a porter or stout, and I would compare it favorably to Köstritzer Schwarzbier (my usual beer of choice at the local Wolff’s Biergarten). (If they insist that it’s a stout, I’d say it leaves something to be desired.)
It’s crisp and not too heavy but still flavorful. Coffee notes that might be present are more of a dark-roast variety, so it has hints of being a rauchbier, but fortunately it’s not smoky enough for that. Overall, I’d consider having it on tap at home during the colder, darker months of the year.
Brewed by Athletic Brewing in Milford, Connecticut.