20 oz. Bottle
Pours black. Incredibly black. Head of about a quarter of an inch of espresso colored foam. Probably some of the darkest head I've ever seen. Smells of espresso and rich dark chocolate. Some roasted malts in there as well. Roasted malts and espresso up front on the taste. Wow. What a combination. There's some chocolate and vanilla notes in the background that become more apparent as the coffee and roasted malt flavors begin to fade, leaving only a bittersweet dry finish. Flavors are really balanced (barring the really up front bold flavors of espresso and roasted malt). Carbonation is moderate. Alcohol is very well hidden for a 9.5% ABV.
Really fantastic blend, especially if you enjoy espresso (if you don't, this probably isn't the beer for you). Flavors are really nice, it's a well made RIS that adds a deeper coffee complexity and a really nice roasted malt.
Overall Rating: 4.25/5
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