Absolutely no light get threw this baby. Light brown head, very weak coffee nose. The mouth starts hoppy and hops overwhelm, but a very smooth body. Bitter hoppy finish, but lacking a lot of coffee flavor. The 2009 version was 7%. Full of body, life, depth, coffee (but not overwhelming) chocolate and balance. It is getting a 3.8. Current rating reflects combined 2006 and 2009 versions.