From a can, deep copper color. Mildly sweet, odd nose. Taste has less spices than I thought it would have, but it is still quite volatile. Yes, it's a spicey holiday ale with lots of spice but it seems to display better balance. OK, it is weirdly almost acceptable but now what? Do I see myself reflecting the sun off chrome? Or what? It does hide its 8% duty cycle well. Just don't drink more than 4 of these before you hop on board, heheheh. Keep the rubber side down. Sometimes this stuff exhibits an inkling of mouth coating rudeness after the session.