Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8

6 ounce at brewery - black pour with a thick, lasting off-white head - nose of earthy cocoa and peppermint - creamy texture, quite dry for the strength, with some earthy, almost peaty malt character - peppermint through the middle is present but not overpowering - complex black malt character through the finish, ending with rich chocolate and some savory notes - warming finish - could have easily been and overly sweet, overpoweringly minty gimmick, but it’s really good!