It pours a near black, though with a poor head, yet I think I had a server who didn't get beer and poured it smooth down the side of the glass, so I will refrain from letting the head determine my assessment. It smelled of semi-sweet baking chocolate with faint toasted, smoky notes behind and just a touch of dark bread and brown sugar. With a slightly peaty taste (which was nice) and a strongly drying/lasting finish, I found it to be a touch over-dry, almost bitter (though far from astringent). It was chewy and thick with only light carbonation, yet was a touch warming. Excellent nose, and some very good qualities, but not out of this world good. Grade: B+

Nice roasted espresso notes with a smoky note at the back.