Pour is initially fizzy and unappealing, but the carbonation quickly dies down and leaves a fairly thick, frothy tan lace - nose is dominated by chocolate and caramel maltiness at first, but there is a balancing bitterness and tartness, coupled with some earthy/peaty notes that makes up for the initial sticky sweetness - low carbonation, medium body - initially quite sweet, but some roast, char, and bitterness develop through the middle to balance - some espresso and bittersweet dark chocolate - finish is lighty earthy, medium dry, somewhat bitter - a little hint of peat at the very end - I’m liking this - quite a traditional rendition.