7.6

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 7.5

Can pour (dated 11/16/18). Appearance is opaque black with no sparkle, finger-plus foamy dark brown head with poor retention and no lacing. Aroma is strong roasted malt, milder dark fruit. Taste is strong roasted malt, milder dark fruit as aroma, with toffee and a hint of anise. Mouthfeel is full bodied with thick, meaty texture, soft-to-average carbonation and bittersweet finish as taste. Overall, a thick, flavorful stout good for this time of year. Not tremendously complex but some decent nuances in the flavor.