A slightly hazed, dark brown colour with a ruby-amber highlight, and some particles at the bottom of the glass. The head is frothy, warm-beige coloured with decent stay and some creamy-foamy lacing. Mild cherry notes over a roasted barley base, and a touch of cacao blending things. This continues into the taste, but because of the higher alcohol content, getting some Barleywine alcoholic-fruitiness. Some decent dryness in the finish, and a little warming. Not getting as much of an Imperial Stout feel, and the cherry-nibs combo, but a decent higher alcohol beer with fruitiness.