Poured up on tap at the brewery where it exhibits a dark mahogany colored body that supports an off white head that leaves behind some sheet lacing. The modest aroma offers up dark roasted malts, spicy licorice notes and a dash of chocolate around the edges. The taste delivers dark roasted malts, some mild spicy black licorice and then slivers of toffee and dark bread. To midway the chocolate moves forward and then helps close the experience. Nice easy going roasty brew.