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

My 1,500th brewery. 500ml waxed bottle from Tavour. Jet black pour. Finger-high creamy tan head. Deep roasted malt aroma is redolent of molasses and dark chocolate. First sip brings notes of bittersweet roasted malt, dark chocolate and molasses. Incredibly rich, strong and bitter. Added flavors of oak and dried dark cherries. Finishes intensely bitter with notes of strong espresso.