8.1

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

I previously have had Martin House's Columbiana and found that to be a very good brew. Can this one be similar? A tulip glass catches the pour from the 12 oz can, jet black as expected followed by a mahogany brown cover of foam. The nose is an attractive combo of chocolate and coconut. And a full drink only builds on that. I think the coconut stands out with dark chocolate right behind and whole grain bread, a honey sweetness or maybe it's caramel, doesn't matter, malt and almond. The alcohol has no chance of showing through this collection of flavors, let's see if I can still say this after I finish the can. A heavy density to the beer that I like in imperial stouts. The brewer continues to do it right with beers like this.