On draft at the brewpub in Boulder CO. Pours black with a tan head. Roasted oat nose. Flavors of coffee and licorice. Smooth mellow finish.

Tap at the brewery - jet black pour - moderate tan lace - a lot of suds clinging to the glass - nose is intense, dark roast, whole bean coffee character, with no apparent excessive bitterness or acidity, which can so often happen with coffee beer - there is also a nice black and roasted malt note and light vanilla sweetness to balance - moderate carbonation, full body - quite dry and intensely roasty, almost smoky at times - much like the aroma, coffee is intense but balanced, with only a touch more acidity than I would like - finish is all espresso and a light woodiness - very tasty.