Southern Bay Metal Head Robust Porter

Yet another local microbrewery in Victoria, this time located near Geelong I'm told.

First up, their robust porting clocking in at 6%. It's a good solid body for the relatively modest abv, but the head is a little evasive. Aroma is of roast and coffee notes primarily, pretty mild I found across the spectrum.

Taste - well my first thought was of Guiness Foreign Extra Stout style burnt toffee notes, but mixed in with a more traditional roast dark choc / coffee flavour. There's a bitter edge here that seems a little dominant compared to the malt backing. It's not bad - but hard to really like.

So, a midtable debut. Certainly safe from relegation, but not challenging for silverware just yet. 5.0