Can pour into nonic pint glass from The City, Seabrook. Appearance is dark brown with slight mahogany, no sparkle, 1/2-finger width beige head with poor retention and no lacing. Aroma is roasted malt, bordering on ash, oats, light chocolate. Taste is roasted malt, oats, light chocolate and hint of coffee. Palate is medium-to-full bodied with thick, smooth texture, lively carbonation, nice mix of sweet and bitter finish. Overall, more roasted malt than much coffee or chocolate.

12 oz. can purchased at Greg & Jane's. Deep brown (borderline black) color, thin lacing. Aroma is mild chocolate, weak roast, and oats. Body is medium plus for a 5.3% ABV. Mild roast, chocolate, and hints of oats.