Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

I found a 12 oz can priced right at the local beer shop. Martin House continually delivers imperial stouts with more hits than misses, I hope they continue that pattern. The can is slightly cooled off on this cold and windy day in west Texas. I have a snifter from Buffalo Bayou in place as I make the pour. The body is tuxedo black with a quickly disappearing cover of dark tan foam. Fortunately there is a steady stream of very fine bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass. I get a nose of vanilla, cocoa and scorched grain. But it is the taste I am here for. And that is pretty fine. I call it tasting similar to a chocolate pecan pie. Baking chocolate, malt, marshmallow, a bare hint of pecans and baked wheat bread. Sweet of course but not too much. Quite enjoyable.