Poured from a bottle courtesy of toxiclogic. Aroma is interesting with a medium light roast note and hints of dark toffee and chocolate. Some raisin and dark fruit notes with a light vegetable character. More roast as it warms. Pours dark brown to black with a medium large, fairly thick, light mocha head that shows good retention as it slowly recedes. Medium light lacing and small legs. Flavor has a light acidity with moderately strong roast notes. Some light chocolate with dark caramel and toffee. Medium light raisin and dark fruit notes. Moderate phenolics with a bit of a rotting vegetable note. Medium light bitterness, but a harsh roast note that is ashy and chalky. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Medium astringency with low alcohol warmth. Overall, a pretty disappointing beer. The roast is harsh and astringent. There is also a weird phenolic, vegetable note to the beer that doesnt work.