Not much in the aroma, but I could pick up some malt. Great appearance. Black with a thick and creamy head that left a thick lace on the glass. Surprisingly light in flavor, with a taste similar to Guinness. medium bodied. One of the few disappointments from an outstanding brewpub. The bartender said it was difficult to classify, but that it was closest to a schwarzbier. Interesting, he said it was made with a Belgian trappist yeast.