4

Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 17

A fluffy, well laced tan head on a classic near black body. The nose is slightly unusual for an IS, with notes of grass, chocolate and sweet, candied fruit. The taste profile follows the elements in the aroma, with ripe fruit, grassy and citrus hops, chocolate, dark berries, brown sugar and toffee, and a nice balancing venous note. The body is only medium in texture. This one leans towards an imperial black IPA, and that is not a bad thing.