Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Can. Almost black with a large light tan head that settles to around an inch. Aroma of oak, roasted malt, cocoa, vanilla, plums. Smooth texture, moderate carbonation. More obviously red wine barrels upon a taste, with their oakiness being temporarily swept away by chocolate. The dark fruitiness remains until the oak returns with some bitterness, ash and astringency at the end. Lovely beer.