Can from Total Wine in Arlington, VA - viscous black pour - looks a bit oily, and the texture follows suit - I’ve had previous batches of this beer and have been impressed - while this masks the alcohol well and is fairy rich, it seems to lack the depth and complexity of previous batches - some chocolate, light vinous notes, a little coffee with cream - sugary finish - nose has some nice smoke to it that does not show up in the flavor - yeah, definitely not the same, but enjoyable enough - I feel like this brewery has fallen off in the last year or so.

Magus, mõru, kuiv, röstine, šokolaadine, happeline, märgatav alks, kohvine. Ok.