Very mild attractive impy stout aroma. Yes, initially quite strong but it does hide this 9+% well. It’s quite reserved, one of the more civilized impy stouts I’ve had in long long time. Smooth and rather creamy, almost like a friendly oatmeal or dry stout with a kick in the ass. Can really tolerate this and I don’t care for contemporary impy stout. Some mild co2 in this makes it quite palatable for a lager lover. IMHO this is much better than most impy stouts, I’ll have to look at my stats and see how it compares. Much better than expected, considering the nasty style.