If the photo seems a bit fuzzy, it is because, well it is. The label is the first to my knowledge to be done in 3D style. The camera doesn't do a great job of capturing the fun of the label, but the 3D glasses attached with the bottle do, unfortunately it's tough to explain. You'll just have to have a bottle yourself to understand the experience.

The color was black opaque hue with light tan foam that quickly faded. The beer reminded me of Ten Fidy because no light at all pierced this raven's coat. As I took a sniff the aroma was dominated by roasted notes.

Roasted notes also dominated the flavor, almost a coffee like character. There was a bit of carbon dioxide bite but not unpleasant and helps to lift this beer off the tongue. Unlike many other 'Imperial Porters' I have tasted the Bridgeport beer retains distinct Porter characteristics, often it just seems to be Russian Imperial Stout named Porter. A hint of warmth in the finish of the swallow, but no high-hot notes that some imperial beers can carry.

As an after thought once the beer warmed there was a greater complexity to the beer with more coffee character that became apparent. If you like roast to your beer you'll love Raven Mad.

As I don't live on the Western US anymore I wouldn't have had the pleasure of enjoying this beer if not for the kindness of the people at Bridgeport Brewery who sent me sample of Raven Mad Imperial Porter.