Tap at Blackwell Opening. Pours flat black. Aroma is lightly roasted, vinegary, brett, sour. Body is light, very sour, little tart, fizzy carbonation. Some fruit, no roast aromas. Dry palate, still sour. Good, but it seems sour stout is not ky style.

Draught @ Hotel Room, Amsterdam, Netherlands. [ As Blackwell Brewer’s Reserve Dark Arts ].Clear dark black brown color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, beige head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, roasted, chocolate, tart, dark malt, wine - red wine, wood, alcohol, light burnt. Flavor is moderate sweet and acidic with a long duration, tart, red wine, wood, dark malt, roasted, acetone notes. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is lively. [20160904] 7-3-7-2-14