Poured into a nonic pint glass, the appearance was a nice looking dark brown close to black color with a finger’s worth of white foamy head that dissipated at a nice pace.
The aroma strikes some piney and citrusy bitter hops against some sweet dark grains. Light dark roast underneath.
The flavor blends a subtle sweet roast to the bitterness of the piney hops. Seems to want to lay back more than I expected and allow the roast and sweet portions control the aftertaste and finish.
On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fair sipping quality about it. Good grip from the bitterness, mildly appropriate yet absorbing with the ABV feeling appropriate.
Overall, nicely done black IPA worthy of having again.