Pours near black with a minimal tan head. The aroma is bourbon led with chocolate and roast malt. The description says rum-soaked pecans, but as I smelled and drank this beer, I kept thinking bourbon for some reason. Bourbon barrels involved with the pecans? Or maybe my tastes are just off. It tastes of bourbon and chocolate malt. It' sweet. Like the aroma, the flavor is heavy on the liquor and in a good way. It's full bodied and kind of boozy, with a nice long finish. I don't really notice bananas. Maybe it's something that would be more apparent if it was missing. Excellent beer though.